Warm Cranberry Spice

This warm and flavorful cider is the perfect beverage to accompany a wintertime meal. The combination of unsweetened apple juice and cranberry juice creates a colorful, festive appeal, while the addition of cloves and cinnamon infuses the drink with rich, seasonal flavors. Best served warm, it's a delightful treat for cold evenings.

Warm Cranberry Spice

A warm and flavorful cider with a colorful appeal and rich seasonal flavors.

4.03 from 15 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice or cider
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1-2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3-1/2 inches)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the unsweetened apple juice, cranberry juice, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the saucepan, and allow the cider to simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the cloves and cinnamon stick.
  5. Serve the warm cranberry spice in mugs or heatproof glasses.
  6. Enjoy the delightful flavors of the season!