Spiced orange and clove apple cider

Thanks to the essential oils in cloves, this drink creates a mild, pleasant numbing and warming sensation in the mouth. The freshness of the orange dissolves this dense spiciness, resulting in a balanced, true winter 'comfort' drink.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 270 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan: For heating.
  • Sieve: For removing spices.
  • Grater: For the orange zest.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Sulphites (in cider)

Instructions

1

Put the cider, orange juice, orange zest, and spices into a saucepan. Heat slowly until it starts to steam.

Tip: Slow heating gives the flavours time to marry without the drink boiling over.
2

Keep warm (simmering) for 10 minutes, then stir in the honey at the end.

Tip: It's best not to boil honey, as it loses its enzyme content and some of its aromas.
3

Whip the cream into soft peaks.

Tip: The cream needs to be cold for successful whipping.
4

Strain the drink into glasses and spoon the whipped cream on top.

Tip: Straining removes the cloves, which are not pleasant to bite into.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the orange zest bitter?
If you include the white, spongy part (pith), it adds a bitter taste. Use only the outer, coloured layer!

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Apple cider
  • 50 ml Fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp Grated orange zest
  • 5 pieces Whole cloves
  • 1 piece Cinnamon stick
  • 30 g Honey
  • 100 ml Whipping cream
  • 1 slice Fresh orange