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5 from 3 votes

Spiked Apple Cider


Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
16 Cups
A warm, spiced spiked apple cider with hints of orange, cinnamon, anise, and cranberries spiked with the subtle sweetness of Tuaca.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 64 oz. jugs of apple juice or apple cider
  • 2 star anise
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks plus more for serving
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries frozen okay
  • 1 apple sliced
  • 1-2 oranges sliced
  • 750 ml bottle of Tuaca (Brandy)

Instructions

  • Pour two containers of apple juice/cider into a stockpot.
  • Rinse and slice apple and orange. Slice the apples horizontally top to bottom for a pretty star effect in the center slices.
  • Add the fruit, star anise, and a couple cinnamon sticks to the juice. Heat over medium until mixture reaches a low simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle hot cider into mugs. Add 1-2 ounces of Tuaca to the mug. Serve with a cinnamon stick and a few cranberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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