Delicious Hot Honey Cider

Just in time for the cool fall weather!  Cider warmed with cinnamon, clove, anise, honey and fresh orange makes this a delicious fall or winter drink!  Or you can make it cold for a refreshing drink on a warm fall day!

This can be made with apple juice (instead of cider) for children, or made into a grown-up drink with a shot of Calvados (apple brandy) for adults (or whatever spirit you prefer).  To serve cold,  leave out the apple rings; when the cider mix is cold, strain over ice and add a few slices of fresh orange.

Try this wonderful fall time drink!

Hot Honey Cider

Serves	4
Prep time	10 minutes
Meal type	Beverage
Misc	Serve Hot
From	The Beekeepers Bible

• INGREDIENTS

• 4 1/4 cups Apple Cider
• 1 Orange
• 10 Whole Cloves
• 2 tablespoons Honey (such as Chestnut or Orange Blossom)
• 1 Star Anise
• 2 sticks Cinnamon
• Dried Apples Rings (For serving)

Note

This can be made with apple juice (instead of cider) for children, or made into a grown-up drink with a shot of Calvados (apple brandy) for adults (or whatever spirit you prefer).  To serve cold,  leave out the apple rings; when the cider mix is cold, strain over ice and add a few slices of fresh orange.

Directions

Step 1

Pour the cider into a medium saucepan, stud the orange with the cloves, and add it to the pan, along with the honey, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. Stir. Warm gently over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.

Step 2

Place 2 apple rings in the bottom of each heatproof glass or mug.

Step 3

Remove the orange from the saucepan and cut it in half; squeeze the juice from one half into the cider.

Step 4

Strain the cider over the apple slices and serve.