Two mugs filled with a beige liquid, garnished with sugar and orange peels, sit on a wooden board with spices, against a black hexagon-tiled wall.

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Smoky Citrus Cider

By Sweet July

This tasty mocktail has all the classic ingredients of the holidays.

Serves: 4

Elevate your next holiday gathering with this recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit.

Rich flavors of cardamom, clove and cinnamon combine with citrus for a well-balanced drink.

Two mugs of orange liquid sit on a wooden board with cinnamon, nutmeg, and spices. The mugs are sugar-rimmed and garnished with orange peel.

Ingredients

1 tbsp whole clove

1 tbsp cardamom pods

2 cinnamon sticks

1 tbsp star anise

1 large orange peel

1 large lemon peel

4 cups apple cider

Cinnamon–sugar (garnish)

Instructions

step 1

Add all ingredients to a saucepot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to the lowest temperature and let steep for 15-20 minutes uncovered.

step 2

Prepare the mugs by dipping the rim in water and then in a mixture of cinnamon-sugar.

step 3

Strain and ladle cider into cinnamon-sugar rimmed mugs.

step 4

To add a smoky taste, place cider under a cloche filled with smoke for 5 minutes.

step 5

Garnish with an orange peel twist.

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Smoky Citrus Cider

Elevate your next holiday gathering with this recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit.

Ingredients