Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Served: Hot
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 liter) apple cider or apple juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 orange slices
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Making Process – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Heating the Apple Cider
Pour the apple cider into a saucepan and place it on medium heat. Allow it to warm slowly. Stir occasionally to prevent overheating.
Step 2: Adding the Spices
Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, brown sugar, orange slices, and nutmeg into the cider. Stir gently to mix all ingredients. These spices give the drink a warm holiday flavor.
Step 3: Simmering the Cider
Reduce the heat to low and allow the cider to simmer for 15–20 minutes. Simmering helps release the full flavor of the spices into the drink. Stir occasionally during this process.
Step 4: Serving the Drink
Remove the spices and orange slices. Pour the cider into mugs and serve hot. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.
