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Spiced apple cider in glass
Warming and refreshing cider with cinnamon and mint

Spiced Apple Cider with Mint

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Cider heralds the arrival of autumn. This version is alcohol-free, perfect for family. Base is spicy warm apple juice, lifted by unexpected mint freshness. Like liquid apple pie with a minty twist. Served cold with soda, it transforms into a summer refresher.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Anglo-Saxon

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium saucepan
  • Ladle

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour cider into saucepan. Add cinnamon, cloves, and orange slices.

Tip: Orange peel adds bitterness to counter sweet juice.
2 ✓

Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer covered 10-15 mins.

Tip: Cover keeps essential oils in.
3 ✓

Taste. Add honey if needed.

Tip: Sweetness varies by brand.
4 ✓

Turn off heat. Add mint, let stand 5 mins.

Tip: Never boil mint, it tastes like cooked greens.
5 ✓

Strain spices. Serve hot in mugs.

Tip: Garnish with cinnamon stick.
6 ✓

Cold version: chill completely, dilute with soda (spritzer ratio).

Tip: Bubbles lighten the heavy spicy juice.

Recipe FAQ

What apple juice to buy?
Look for 100% unfiltered pressed apple juice/cider. Filtered juice is too sweet and lacks body.
How long does it keep?
3-4 days in fridge, flavors meld better. Reheat, don't boil.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart 100% Apple Cider (Unfiltered Juice)
  • 8 leaves Fresh Mint
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon
  • 4 whole Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Honey (only if apple is tart)
  • 1 cup Sparkling Water (optional, for cold version)
  • 2 slices Orange (with peel)