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Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry cider mix, gift in a jar, mulling spices, spiced apple cider
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 14 servings
A dry mix of cranberries, cinnamon sticks and whole spices that turns into warm spiced cider when simmered with apple cider, water and orange slices. Pack it in a jar or bag to keep or give as a gift.

Ingredients

Dry mix

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 12 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons whole allspice

To make the drink

  • 2 quarts apple cider
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 oranges sliced
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint, fresh cranberries, and 1 cinnamon stick per serving

Directions

Make the mix

  • Put the dry mix together in a jar or vacuum-seal bag ahead of time.

To use

  • Pour the cider and water into a large saucepan.
  • Stir in the whole package of mix and add the sliced oranges.
  • Warm over low heat, keeping it below a boil, for about 20 minutes, until it is hot and fragrant.
  • Strain it if you want; serve warm, or chill and pour over ice.
  • Top with any garnishes you like.

Notes

Storage: dry mix airtight in a cool, dry place up to 6 months; cooled cider refrigerated within 2 hours, used within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 146g | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5.9mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3.4IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 14 servings from the whole mix with 2 quarts apple cider, 2 oranges, sliced; apple cider counted as apple juice. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.