Hot Spiced Cheer Recipe

Warm up your winter with this delightful Hot Spiced Cheer recipe, inspired by Cooking Light magazine! This festive drink is bursting with the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, perfectly balanced with sweet and tart juices. Easy to make and perfect for cozy nights in or holiday gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for spice lovers.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 46.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Spiced Cheer

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How to Make Hot Spiced Cheer

  1. Combine 1 teaspoon whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), and 1 ounce crystallized ginger in a double layer of cheesecloth.
  2. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie securely with kitchen twine to create a spice pouch.
  3. In a large stockpot, combine the spice pouch, 4 cups apple cider, 1 cup pineapple juice, ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup lemon juice, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the spice pouch and discard.
  7. Serve warm. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice, if desired. Add 1-2 ounces of rum per serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g