BLUSHING CRANBERRY CIDER

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This is a lovely hot cider...served in a warm mug and garnished with orange slices. It is a delicious treat, after spending time out in the cold.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 blood orange, blood
1 c unsweetened pineapple juice, pineapple
1 qt cranberry juice, red
2 cinnamon sticks, 3-inch pieces
1 fresh ginger, 2-inch piece, fresh, peeled/sliced lengthwise
3 whole allspice, balls (not ground)
2 cloves, whole
2 Tbsp dark brown sugar (or to taste)
4 slice orange slices, (garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Remove two, 3-inch-long strips of peel from the orange and set aside until needed.
  • 2. Next juice and strain the orange.
  • 3. To a medium pot, add the orange, pineapple and cranberry juices, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, ginger, allspice and cloves.
  • 4. Make sure to sample and add the sugar if desired.
  • 5. Heat over medium-high heat until it starts to simmer, then reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer 30 - 45 minutes.
  • 6. Strain the cider, pour into warm mugs, add orange slices and serve immediately

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