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Spiced Orange Cinnamon Cider

Spiced Orange Cinnamon Cider blends apple cider and fresh orange juice with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise for a fragrant, warmly spiced sip. Honey softens the tangy citrus and ties the flavors together, making it ideal for chilly evenings, holiday gatherings, or a comforting after-dinner drink.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Spiced Orange Cinnamon Cider
  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, apple cider, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.

  4. 4

    Stir in the honey until dissolved. Keep warm.

  5. 5

    Pour the warm cider into cups. Garnish each with a cinnamon stick for stirring and several orange and lime slices.