Best Chai Spiced Cider Spritzers Recipes

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CHAI-SPICED CIDER SPRITZERS



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Maple syrup adds sweetness to these cool, spiced apple spritzers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
10 cardamom pods
1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, washed and thinly sliced, plus 8 paper-thin slices for garnish
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 quart apple cider
1 to 2 cups seltzer

Steps:

  • Bring spices, ginger, syrup, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Strain, and discard solids.
  • Stir together spiced syrup and apple cider in a pitcher, and refrigerate until cold. Pour 1/2 cup spiced cider into each of eight glasses, and top with seltzer. Garnish each glass with ginger.

WARM SPICED CHAI



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My wife loves chai, but I have never been satisfied with any of the store-bought mixes, so I created my own. -Justin Weber, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
5 cups water
1/4 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 whole cloves
3 whole star anise
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
5 black tea bags
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released., In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHAI-SPICED APPLE CIDER



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Apple cider is a natural partner for chai spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger. Let everything infuse for an hour, or if you really want the flavor of the spices to come through, chill overnight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups apple cider
2 small cinnamon sticks
9 cardamom pods, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
6 slices (each 1/8 inch thick) unpeeled fresh ginger
4 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1 hour, or for more flavor, refrigerate up to overnight. Strain. Reheat before serving.

CHAI-SPICED CIDER PUNCH



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This great recipe for chai-spiced cider punch is from the October 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 whole star anise
4 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches
12 whole cloves
24 cardamom pods
1 piece (6 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups pure maple syrup
16 cups (1 gallon) apple cider
6 cups chilled seltzer

Steps:

  • Bring spices, ginger, syrup, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Strain, and discard solids.
  • Stir together spiced syrup and apple cider in a pitcher, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Pour spiced cider into punch bowl; stir in seltzer.

SPICED CHAI MIX



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One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been enjoying it's warm, spicy flavor ever since. It tastes great with a warm blanket and a good book! -Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 5 cups mix (26 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened instant tea
3/4 cup vanilla powdered nondairy creamer
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons mix in 3/4 cup of boiling water; stir well. Dollop with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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