Best 2 Holiday Spiced Cider Recipes

As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to the festive decorations, family gatherings, and delicious treats. Among these treats, holiday spiced cider stands out as a classic warm and comforting beverage. With its blend of aromatic spices, fresh citrus, and sweet apple cider, this drink captures the essence of the season. Whether served at a holiday party, enjoyed as a cozy treat by the fireplace, or given as a thoughtful gift, holiday spiced cider is sure to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY SPICED CIDER RECIPE BY TASTY

Holiday Spiced Cider Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: orange, whole clove, apple, whole allspice, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, brown sugar, nutmeg, whiskey

Provided by Tasty

Categories Drinks

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 orange
2 teaspoons whole clove
1 apple
1 teaspoon whole allspice
4 cinnamon sticks
1 gal apple cider
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
whiskey, or rum, optional

Steps:

Pierce orange with cloves. (If you have a tea infuser, tea bag or cheese cloth, you can use that to keep the spices under control).
Pierce apple with allspice.
Put the orange, apple, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, brown sugar and nutmeg into your slow cooker.
Turn on high for 2 hours, then keep warm on low until you're ready to drink.
Drink as is or with a shot (or two) of whiskey, rum, etc.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 61 grams

HOLIDAY SPICED CIDER

Holiday Spiced Cider image

The spices and apples in this spiced cider will make your entire house smell of the holidays. The clove and cinnamon, mixed with the warm cider, is the perfect combination on a cool, crisp day. We added the optional spiced rum and sugar. It was delicious! There is a very small amount of alcohol for the quantity it makes, but will...

Provided by Dawn Emel

Categories Hot Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 gal apple cider
1 apple sliced in rounds
1 orange sliced in rounds
3 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
1/4 c sugar (optional)
1/4 c Captain Morgan's spiced rum (optional)

Steps:

1. Pour cider into a stove top pot. Turn stove on to medium.
2. Add sliced apple and oranges, cinnamon sticks, clove and optional ingredients.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes to get flavors to start releasing and blending.
4. Turn down and keep warm. This will keep on your stove for 2-3 hours if not kept on high of heat.
5. When adding the spiced rum, I only add enough to flavor the batch just a little. You can add more to your individual cups if you want.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh fruits and spices will give your cider the best flavor.
Simmer gently: Don't boil the cider, as this will make it bitter.
Add spices gradually: Start with a small amount of spices and add more to taste.
Sweeten to taste: If you like your cider sweet, add sugar or honey to taste.
Serve warm or cold: Holiday spiced cider can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice: This will add a festive touch to your cider.

Conclusion:

Holiday spiced cider is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its warm and inviting spices, holiday spiced cider is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink, give holiday spiced cider a try. You won't be disappointed!