Cozy Apple Cider Recipes to Keep You Warm All Season

Celebrate the flavors of the season by combining cranberry juice and apple cider in this pretty pink holiday drink. A splash of mango nectar, lime juice, and ginger add brightness and tropical flair to every sip.

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Elevate your hot apple cider recipe by creating adorable apple mugs to drink it in. All you have to do is cut the tops off eight very large apples. Use a small ice cream scoop or melon baller to scoop out the centers, leaving a ½-inch shell. Brush the insides of "mugs" with lemon juice to prevent browning, if you like.

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The surprise ingredient in this toasty apple cider? Licorice-flavor anise. This easy apple cider recipe only takes 30 minutes to prepare 10 steamy mugs. Garnish with the star-shape spice and an apple slice for an elegant hot beverage.

Warm-up mittened hands with this amazing apple cider recipe. Pomegranate and kumquats provide an extra fruity twist. Bundle the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods into a cheesecloth for easy removal and quicker enjoyment of your spiced cider.

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When you need a little extra oomph in your hot beverage, look no further than this spiked hot apple cider recipe. A couple of tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, and spices add richness. The adults-only version gets a kick from rum, but you can easily leave it out for a family-friendly recipe.

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Seasonal pears and spicy ginger make the perfect addition to this cozy apple cider recipe. Sliced oranges add a nice bright contrast to the warm spices. Simmer the cider on the stove for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Your kitchen will smell fabulous, too.

An entire cup of hot candies brings spicy cinnamon heat and festive red color to this hot cider recipe. Sliced-apple garnishes turn as red as the cider after 20 minutes of floating in the fiery mixture. Keep the cider warm in your slow cooker so guests can come back for cup after cup while mingling.

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Tangy lemonade adds the perfect amount of sweet-tart flavor to this tasty apple cider. For a cute and flavorful swizzle stick, thread fresh or candied ginger onto a skewer. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple brandy to each serving for an easy spiked apple cider recipe.

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Wind down the winter festivities with our easy apple cider recipe. Our most classic take involves warm spices (cinnamon, ginger, and cloves), apple cider, and orange juice. If desired, you can also add apple brandy.

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Floating baked apples studded with cloves create a picturesque cider for holiday parties. And that's any holiday party (i.e. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) that would benefit from a warm mug of apple cider. Enjoy alongside your favorite fall desserts.

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