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Spiced warm cider served in a glass
Rich warm cider topped with thick cream and grated spices

Warming spiced cider with cream

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
This drink is the saviour of chilly evenings, where the natural acidity of apple meets the warmth of winter spices. The secret lies in slow heating: it must not be boiled, so the alcohol and fresh apple aromas don't evaporate, merely letting the essential oils of the spices comfortably dissolve into the liquid. The whipped cream on top is like a soft blanket under which the spicy vapours gather.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Grater (for ginger)
  • Fine sieve
  • Whisk or handheld mixer
  • Heatproof glass cups or mugs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the fresh ginger using a teaspoon, then grate it finely.

Tip: The edge of the spoon follows the knobbly shape of the ginger, so you work with less waste than with a knife.
2 ✓

Pour the cider into the saucepan and start heating on medium heat. Drop in the cinnamon stick, cloves, orange peel, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt.

Tip: Salt in small quantities doesn't make the drink salty, but highlights the sweet flavours (flavour enhancement).
3 ✓

Heat the drink until steaming (approx. 80°C), but don't let it boil vigorously. Keep at this temperature for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: Boiling would evaporate the alcohol and damage the apple aromas. The goal is just for the spices to transfer their flavour (extraction).
4 ✓

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey until completely dissolved.

Tip: Always add honey at the end, because high temperatures destroy valuable enzymes and aromas (heat sensitivity).
5 ✓

While the cider rests, whip the cold cream into soft peaks.

Tip: The foam is good when it holds its shape but hasn't fully hardened, so it mixes silkily with the drink.
6 ✓

Strain the spiced cider into glasses to get a clear liquid.

Tip: Steeping the spices longer could make the drink bitter.
7 ✓

Spoon the whipped cream on top and garnish with a halved orange slice.

Tip: The fat content of the cream coats your tongue, softening the harshness of the spices and alcohol (fat-alcohol interaction).

Recipe FAQ

Can I use apple juice instead of cider?
Yes, with 100%, unfiltered apple juice you get an excellent alcohol-free version. In that case, less honey might be enough.
Why does the cream curdle?
If the cider is too hot or too acidic, the cream structure can break. Wait until it cools to drinking temperature before adding the foam.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Quality cider or unfiltered apple juice
  • 1 whole Whole cinnamon stick
  • 5 pcs Whole cloves
  • 1 tsp Dried or fresh orange peel (unwaxed)
  • 10 g Fresh ginger
  • 30 g Blossom honey
  • 100 ml Cold double cream (min. 30%)
  • 1 whole Fresh orange slice (for garnish)
  • 1 pinch Salt