Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer

This spiced cider brings a wonderful internal glow to the holidays. It is not highly alcoholic, but enjoy responsibly nonetheless.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 10 whole cloves
  • 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 8 whole allspice berries
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider
  • 16 fluid ounces cranberry juice cocktail
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 1/8 inch piece fresh ginger, cut into thin slices
  • 10 fluid ounces bourbon
  • 10 2-inch strips orange peel

Directions

Step 1
Tie cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and star anise together in a cheesecloth sachet.

Step 2
Combine apple cider, cranberry juice, and brown sugar together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, and spice sachet to cider mixture and steep for 20 minutes.

Step 3
Pour 1 fluid ounce bourbon into each mug and top off with spiced cider. Rub the edge of each mug with orange peel and drop into the drink.

Cook’s Note:

This is perfect made in a slow cooker! You can keep adding apple cider, cranberry juice, and brown sugar to the pot as you take out for serving. It is good to squeeze the orange skin above the drink before rubbing it on the edge of the mug. This releases oils that will benefit the final product!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235
Calories
0g
Fat
41g
Carbs
0g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g 0%
Sodium28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars34g
Protein0g
Vitamin C23mg 116%
Calcium26mg 2%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium46mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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