Spiced Orange Cider Mix Recipes

ORANGE SPICED CIDER

Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness and Red Hots are a fun substitute for traditional cinnamon sticks. -Erika Reinhard, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Orange Spiced Cider image

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen spring to form a bag. Add bag to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir cider. If desired, serve with orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 can (12 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Red Hots
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks, optional

SPICED CIDER

I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He's grown now, but he still enjoys this tangy cider whenever he comes for a visit. -Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Spiced Cider image

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Use additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

SPICED CIDER

Nancy Fuller, of Food Network's Farmhouse Rules, shares her recipe for warm Spiced Cider spiked with bourbon.

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories beverage

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Spiced Cider image

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, add the apple cider. Stir in the brown sugar, allspice and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil.
Stick the pointy ends of the cloves into the orange so that just the buds of the cloves are visible. The entire orange should be covered with the cloves.
Add the orange to the cider and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
Serve in warm mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish. For adults, add bourbon to the cider.

Ingredients

16 cups (1 gallon) apple cider
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
Pinch grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 orange
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
2 cups bourbon, optional

ORANGE SPICED APPLE CIDER

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories beverage

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Orange Spiced Apple Cider image

Steps:

Combine the cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the cider is fragrant, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Ingredients

4 cups apple cider
1 medium orange, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

SPICED ORANGE-CINNAMON CIDER

This is the perfect drink for holiday entertaining or family get-togethers. It's sweet and spicy, and can be made adult friendly with a healthy shot of your favorite whiskey.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Cider

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Spiced Orange-Cinnamon Cider image

Steps:

Combine orange juice, apple cider, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir in honey and keep warm.
Pour warm cider into cups and garnish with a cinnamon stick for stirring and several orange and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 19.3 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

Ingredients

3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
3 cups apple cider
2 oranges, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
4 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
1 star anise
2 tablespoons honey