Winter-Spiced Apple Cider with Cinnamon and Cloves

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Warm spiced apple cider infused with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange zest for a comforting winter drink. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pour 4 cups apple cider into a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 1 tsp orange zest.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar and heat the mixture until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to fully infuse the spices.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors, and strain out the spices before serving warm in mugs.

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