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Cherry Cider Simmer Mix in a Mug

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cider drink mix, gift in a mug, mug mix gift, spiced cherry cider
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 mug
A single-serving spiced cherry and apple cider mug mix, blended dry in a zip-top bag. Gift it in a mug with a tag, then stir into very hot water.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons powdered apple cider drink mix
  • 2 teaspoons sweetened cherry-flavored powdered drink mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened instant tea
  • 1 teaspoon powdered French vanilla coffee creamer (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/32 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 8 ounces very hot water for serving

Directions

  • Put all the dry ingredients, including the creamer if you are using it, in a small zip-top bag.
  • Close the bag and shake until well mixed.
  • To give as a gift, set the sealed bag in a mug lined with tissue paper and add a tag with the serving directions.

Notes

Gift tag: empty the whole mix into a mug, add 8 ounces of very hot water, stir well 20 to 30 seconds, and enjoy. Drink right away; some spice flecks are normal, stir again before the last sips. Store dry mix sealed in a cool, dry place; use within about 6 months. Refrigerate any leftover drink and use within 1 day.

Nutrition

Serving: 31g | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1.7IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 mug); powdered apple cider drink mix counted as lemonade powder, sweetened cherry-flavored powdered drink mix counted as lemonade powder. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.