Cranberry Apple Cider
This hot drink pairs cider with cranberry juice, cinnamon, and orange for a festive fall treat!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large orange
- 8 cups apple cider (64 ounces / 2 quarts / 1.89 liters)
- 4 cups cranberry juice (32 ounces / 1 quart / 946 milliliters)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional)
Equipment
- Large Dutch Oven (or other Large Pot)
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler to thinly peel 1 large orange. If there is any white pith on the back of the peel, use a sharp knife to remove as much as possible.
- Juice orange, then add the orange juice and peel to a large dutch oven (or other large pot), along with 8 cups apple cider, 4 cups cranberry juice, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 4 cinnamon sticks. Mix well.
- Cover dutch oven, then bring mixture just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover pot and continue simmering 30 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until the cider is infused with the orange and cinnamon. Remove peel before serving.
- Serve hot or warm, garnished with fresh cranberries, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Servings - This recipe makes 12 cups, which is equal to 12 small servings (1 cup each) or 8 larger servings (1 ½ cups each). The recipe is great for serving a crowd, and leftovers can be refrigerated and rewarmed (or served cold).
Garnish - If you don't have any fresh cranberries, garnish the cider with orange or apple slices, an orange twist, or a cinnamon stick instead.
More - Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, recipe variations, serving suggestions, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal
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