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Sweet Christmas cider served in a glass
Festive warming drink with orange and spiced flavours

Sweet Christmas cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
A lighter, fruitier alternative to mulled wine. Apple cider is naturally tart, but when warmed with spices and orange, the flavours round out. The essential oils in cinnamon and cloves truly release under heat, permeating the entire drink. A perfect mood-lifter for cold winter evenings.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 270 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International (Winter drink)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Sulphur dioxide (in cider)

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour the cider and orange juice into a saucepan. Add the spices (cinnamon, cloves, orange zest) and sweeteners (honey, sugar).

Tip: The caramel notes of brown sugar deepen the apple flavour.
2 ✓

Heat over a medium flame until it begins to steam, but DO NOT boil. Maintain at this temperature for 10-15 minutes.

Tip: Infusion (releasing flavours) takes time, but boiling 'breaks' the flavours and evaporates aromas.
3 ✓

Whip the cream into soft peaks.

Tip: Cold cream whips best. No need to beat it stiff; it's better if it melts softly on top of the drink.
4 ✓

Strain the hot drink into glasses, spoon whipped cream on top, and garnish with an orange slice.

Tip: The contrast between the cream's fat and the hot, acidic drink is a special experience.

Recipe FAQ

Does the alcohol evaporate?
If you only heat it (approx. 70-80°C), most of the alcohol remains. If you boil it, the alcohol evaporates and the flavour becomes 'flatter'.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Apple cider (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • 100 ml Fresh orange juice
  • 30 g Honey
  • 20 g Brown sugar
  • 1 pc Whole cinnamon stick
  • 5 pcs Whole cloves
  • 1 tsp Grated orange zest
  • 100 ml Double cream (whipped, for the top)
  • 2 slices Orange slices (garnish)