Hot Cranberry Cider is a warm, comforting drink perfect for chilly days. It combines the tartness of cranberries with sweet apple cider and aromatic spices.
Author:Kitchen Hub
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Beverage
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups cranberry juice
4 cups apple cider
1/4 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
1 orange, sliced
Instructions
In a large pot, combine cranberry juice, apple cider, and honey.
Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Strain the cider to remove spices and orange slices.
Serve hot in mugs.
Notes
Adjust honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet drink.
You can add a splash of rum or bourbon for an adult version.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.