Ingredients for Hot Apple Cider Spiked With Calvados Apple Brandy
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice)
- Apple Brandy
- Whole Allspice
- Whole Cloves
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
- Orange Strips
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How to Make Hot Apple Cider Spiked With Calvados Apple Brandy
- In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of fresh apple cider.
- Add 3-4 tablespoons of mulling spice blend (or substitute with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and a strip of orange zest).
- Bring the cider to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and mull for 15-20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse fully. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let the cider steep for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup Calvados apple brandy (adjust to taste).
- Serve immediately in heatproof mugs, garnished with an orange slice or cinnamon stick (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g