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    Home » Cocktails

    Hot Cranberry Apple Cider

    Dec 16, 2006 · Modified: Dec 26, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Hot Apple Cranberry Cider - Andrea Meyers

    A holiday celebration without hot mulled drinks is just incomplete to me. The fragrance is almost irresistible and just seems to make the holidays even more special. I like this version with a splash of spiced rum, but you can leave out the alcohol and still have a tasty mug of holiday cheer.

    One of Saveur's Best of the Web recipes![Updates: December 2009, featured on Saveur.com in their Best of the Web section; December 2010, featured on BettyCrocker.com]

    Hot Apple Cranberry Cider - Andrea Meyers
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    Hot Cranberry Apple Cider

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Keyword: apple cider, cranberries, rum
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 116kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • 6 quart pot

    Ingredients

    • 2 quarts apple cider
    • 1½ quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
    • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
    • 4 sticks cinnamon
    • 1½ teaspoons whole cloves
    • 1 orange (thinly sliced)
    • spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps
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    Preparation

    • Combine all the ingredients in the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
    • Strain the fruit slices and spices. Garnish with two or three fresh slices of orange.
    • Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps. Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Vitamin C: 11mg | Vitamin A: 42IU | Sugar: 25g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 221mg | Calories: 116kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fat: 1g | Protein: 1g | Carbohydrates: 29g | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Gudrun from Kitchen Gadget Girl says

      December 14, 2008 at 5:56 pm

      great recipe Andrea! I made this with cranberry pomegranate juice for two cookie exchanges this week to rave reviews. Wonderful way to get in the holiday mood, the fragrance was enticing. Happy Holidays!

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      • Andrea says

        December 16, 2008 at 5:10 pm

        Wonderful, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's one of my favorite holiday beverages.

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    2. Eathan says

      December 24, 2008 at 6:14 pm

      We making this tonight...I just twittered it.. I'm sure my readers will love this recipe

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    3. Kelly says

      November 23, 2010 at 1:02 am

      We are SO having this for Thanksgiving this year. Mmmmmm.

      Reply
    4. Randi says

      December 15, 2010 at 6:10 pm

      Trying it out for Christmas Eve. Sounds delicious!

      Reply

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