Description
Cranberry Orange Cider is a refreshing beverage that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of oranges, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and apple cider.
- Add sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to the pot.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Add the sliced orange and fresh cranberries to the pot.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional orange slices and cranberries if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- This cider can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a spiced version, consider adding star anise or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg