Warm Spiked Apple Cider with Port & Cranberries
This warm spiked apple cider with port and cranberries is a super easy, low-ABV cocktail that's perfect for cold weather.
Servings: 2 drinks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh apple cider
- A few slices of fresh orange thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of fresh cranberries frozen are okay
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole star anise
- Generous 1/3 cup of ruby port between 1/3 and 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Add the apple cider, orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks and star anise to a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low. The cranberries should have popped open and the spices fragrant.
- Stir in the port and simmer until just warmed (1-2 minutes). Remove the saucepan from the heat and serve in mugs or heat-proof glasses.
Notes
I haven't tried it yet but I'm tempted to add a little bourbon to punch up the booze a bit.