Chai-Spiced Hot Cider: 4 Cozy Servings
Enjoy a warm and cozy mug of chai-spiced hot cider. This non-alcoholic drink is perfect for winter days, blending the sweet taste of apple cider with aromatic chai spices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in ground ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Strain the cider to remove the spices.
- Pour into mugs.
- Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of spices to your personal preference.
- For a stronger chai flavor, add a chai tea bag during the steeping process.
- This drink can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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