Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider

Lainey6605's Note:

This is another way to sip your serenity with a warming drink.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
• 1 ½ cups apple cider
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 slices peeled fresh ginger (1/4 inch thick)
• 5 cardamom pods
• 12 black peppercorns
• 2 slices fresh orange slices (to garnish, 4-inches long)
• 5 whole cloves , plus additional for studding orange slices

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except garnish in a medium saucepan and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
3. Strain through a sieve into a heatproof pitcher; pour into heatproof glasses.

Reviews

[potions]

Very soothing and comforting drink. One of my favorites.

[WeBees]

I modified this slightly and used equal parts cider and cranberry juice. I also added a couple of cinnamon sticks (can't believe the recipe didn't include this). I made a big crock pot full for a party and people could then add rum if they liked. It was delicious.

[Sydney Mike]

This is so great on a COLD winter night ~ you know, the kind we get here in Southern California's high desert! I know, I know, some of you silly people still live up north [like I used to, years ago!], but guess what: You can still enjoy this beverage, even if it's below zero outside! I this particular combination of flavors! Great recipe, Lainey! Thanks so much!