Warm Spiced Cherry Cider: Enjoy a Cozy Mug in Minutes!
Warm Spiced Cherry Cider is a delightful and comforting beverage perfect for chilly days, infused with spices and cherry flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cherry juice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cherry juice and apple cider.
- Add the cinnamon stick, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
- If desired, stir in brown sugar to sweeten.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the cider into mugs and garnish with fresh cherries if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- For an adult version, consider adding a splash of rum or bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg