Christmas Cider

During the holidays we love warm beverages to have on hand. Often made and added to containers in the fridge to rewarm. This Christmas cider is one of those recipes that we make, chill and have ready to warm when we need a cup of Christmas cheer.

If you have some among your guests who are lactose intolerant? or are not a fan of hot chocolate…and yes, both happen here…then this may be a perfect offering to make ahead to share.

Warm, seasonal and delicious Christmas cider…

There’s nothing like the warmth of the season and adding that to beverages. It always wins here. We always have red hot cinnamon apple juice made and stored in the refrigerator.

But, this cider recipe? Amazing.

All of the flavors of the season…a sweetened apple cider with cinnamon, lemon, cloves, oranges, and nutmeg.

Yes, please.

Decadent and so perfect for holiday gathering that you will wonder how you have done without it all of these years!

A few minutes of preparation to mix together the flavors, cool and add to a container and keep ready for warming a cup when you need it is worth it all.

Hope you’ll save this recipe.

Christmas Cider

All of the flavors of Christmas into the perfect Christmas cider to serve warm for guests.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 8 cups

Equipment

• 1 Stockpot
• 1 Stove
• 1 set measuring cups/spoons
• 1 cutting board/knife slicing garnishes

Ingredients

  

• 6 C apple cider or apple jiuice
• 2 C orange juice
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1 C sugar
• 2 t cinnamon
• 1/4 t ground cloves
• 1/4 t ground or freshly grated nutmeg
• garnishes- orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon sticks and cranberries

Instructions

 

• Measure all ingredients and add all -but garnishes -to a stockpot and slowly heat until mixture is hot and ready to serve.
• NOTE: you may add to a crockpot for larger groups to warm and serve. If making in the crockpot, allow 3-4 hours to warm.
• Ladle into mugs and top with your favorite garnishes.
• Cool and refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

A favorite apple cider that adds all of the favorite flavors of Christmas. Keep it chilled in the fridge for a cup warmed when you need it.

Keyword Christmas cider, Hot apple Christmas cider, Hot Christmas cider

We always have red hot apple juice made and in the fridge for those who always need it during the holidays. Here’s the recipe for that favorite beverage, too.

Packages of Christmas mulled cider have been served here, too…but, a fresh without mix additives is simply divine.

Favorite things to help serve that Christmas cider:

Hope this helps make your holiday warm and festive! I know it will here.

Happy gathering, friends,