Cherry Cider
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and a sliced orange.
Ingredients
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4 cups apple cider or juice
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3/4 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
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3 whole cloves
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3 whole allspice
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 orange peel strip (1 to 3 inches)
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6 maraschino cherries
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6 orange slices
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine the cider and juices. Place the cloves, allspice, cinnamon stick and orange peel on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to the pan.
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2.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat (do not boil). Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Discard spice bag. Serve cider warm in mugs; garnish with cherries and orange slices.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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