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Traditional Hot Spiced Cider with Orange and Vanilla (variant ec801018)

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Description

Hot spiced cider is a traditional, seasonal drink perfect for the chilly days of autumn and winter. The base is non-carbonated apple juice (cider) heated with slices of orange, fresh ginger, a vanilla pod, and a blend of warming spices: cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. The drink has a rich aroma, a golden hue, and a delicate, sweet-spicy flavor profile — it combines the tartness of citrus with the depth of spices on the palate. Serve hot in heatproof glasses, garnished with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick; for adults, a splash of rum can be added. This drink is both visually appealing and warming to the senses, perfect for family gatherings, evenings by the fireplace, and as an alternative to traditional mulled wine.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
6
  • Orange 1 szt.
  • Lemon 1.3 szt.
  • Star anise 2 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 30 g
  • Vanilla bean 0.6 szt.
  • Apple juice 1200 ml
  • Honey 80 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 5 szt.
  • Cloves 8 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Sparkling water (optional - for diluting for children) 200 ml
  • Dark rum 6 łyżek
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~35.47 PLN (5.91 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Prepare all the ingredients and utensils. Wash the orange and lemon under running water. On a wooden cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut one orange into 6 thin slices (about 3-4 mm). Squeeze the juice from the second orange if you want a more intense flavor (optional). Cut the lemon in half and squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice (about 15-20 ml) into a small bowl.

Ingredients: Orange, Lemon
Use a cutting board with a non-slip base and a sharp knife for thin, even slicing. If you don't want orange juice, you can use only the slices for decoration. A small bowl for the juice will make it easier to add later.

Cooking the base

2

In a large pot with a capacity of at least 2 liters, pour in 1200 ml of apple juice. Add 30 g of fresh ginger sliced thinly, 10 g of cinnamon sticks (2 sticks), 8 g of cloves, and 4 g of star anise. Add a split vanilla bean and scrape its seeds into the pot (seeds + pod).

Ingredients: Apple juice, Fresh ginger, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Star anise, Vanilla bean
The best pot is one with a wide bottom, so the aromas can be evenly released. Use a wooden spoon to place the ingredients. If you don't have a vanilla bean, you can substitute it with a teaspoon of vanilla extract (add later).

Heating

3

Place the pot over medium heat and slowly heat it up. Bring the contents to just below boiling — it should gently bubble at the edges, but DO NOT bring it to a vigorous boil to avoid losing aromas and sugars. When the first small bubbles appear at the edges, reduce the heat to low.

Ingredients: Apple juice, Orange, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Star anise, Fresh ginger, Vanilla bean
Use medium heat; it is important that the mixture only steams. If it starts to boil, reduce the heat immediately. Heating time from the moment it is set to medium heat to the first bubbling: about 6-8 minutes.

Brewing

4

Keep on low heat for 12–15 minutes to allow the spices to meld. Stir gently with a wooden spoon every 3–4 minutes, scraping the flavors from the bottom of the pot. If you want a more pronounced aroma, you can steep for up to 20 minutes, but no longer, as the honey and juice may become bitter.

Ingredients: Apple juice, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Star anise, Fresh ginger, Vanilla bean
Brewing on low heat gradually releases the aromas. Do not cover the pot tightly — the steam releases the aromas and enhances the flavor. Set a timer for 12 minutes and check the aroma.

Sweetening and balancing acidity

5

After the brewing time is up, remove the pot from the heat. Add 80 g of honey and the lemon juice (previously squeezed 15–20 ml). Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the honey is completely dissolved. Taste the drink and adjust the sweetness or acidity: if it's too sweet, add a few drops of lemon juice; if it's too sour, add a tablespoon of honey.

Ingredients: Honey, Lemon
Honey dissolves best in warmth — if the pot is too cool, heat it briefly over very low heat and stir. Taste with a spoon and add ingredients gradually to avoid making it too sweet.

Draining

6

Prepare a fine-mesh strainer and a larger jug or another pot. Pour the contents of the pot through the strainer to separate the spices, ginger slices, and vanilla pods. Use a spoon to gently press the fruits and spices in the strainer, extracting as much flavor as possible without sucking up the sediment.

Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Star anise, Fresh ginger, Vanilla bean, Orange
The best is a metal kitchen strainer and a jug with a spout. Be careful when pouring hot liquid — use an oven mitt when holding the pot.

Optional additions for adults and children

7

For the adult version: for every 250 ml of poured serving, you can add about 15 ml of dark rum (a total of about 90 ml for the whole) — add to the mug just before serving and gently stir. For children and those who prefer less sweetness: to part of the poured serving, you can add 30–50 ml of sparkling water to make the drink lighter and fizzy.

Ingredients: Dark rum, Sparkling water (optional - for diluting for children)
Always add alcohol to the finished, strained cider, DO NOT cook it. For children, I suggest a non-alcoholic version with sparkling water. The addition of rum is optional and changes the character of the drink.

Serving

8

Pour the hot cider into heatproof glasses or mugs. Add a slice of orange to each serving and (optionally) a cinnamon stick as a stirrer/decoration. If you added rum, pour it into the mug and gently stir. Serve immediately — the drink is best enjoyed hot.

Ingredients: Orange, Cinnamon stick, Dark rum, Sparkling water (optional - for diluting for children)
Use heatproof glasses or ceramic mugs. If you want to serve it impressively, place a slice of orange on the rim of the glass before pouring and position a cinnamon stick diagonally. Be careful with the temperature, do not serve too hot (about 60–65°C is a safe and pleasant drinking temperature).

Decoration and serving

9

For an extra effect, you can sprinkle a very small amount of freshly grated orange zest on top (use a microplane grater). Another idea is to add a few raisins or a thin slice of apple on a stick as a decoration on the rim of the glass.

Ingredients: Orange
Add the orange zest sparingly — too much can add bitterness. Use a fine grater to obtain delicate strips of zest.

Fun Fact

💡

Heating cider with spices is a practice known for centuries in Europe; in the Middle Ages, similar drinks were prepared to warm the body and protect against seasonal illnesses. Spicy spices were brought by sea, so such drinks were considered luxurious.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in heatproof glasses or ceramic mugs. For children, I suggest a non-alcoholic version with a splash of sparkling water. For adults, serve rum in a separate pitcher so everyone can season their drink to their liking. Place a bowl with orange slices and cinnamon sticks nearby so guests can decorate their servings themselves.

🥡 Storage

Store the remaining strained cider in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. To reheat, warm slowly over low heat to 60–70°C, avoiding boiling. Do not add rum before storage — add alcohol only before serving. Serve the version diluted with sparkling water fresh.

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