Ingredients
Apple Cider Base
- 3 cups apple cider
Spices
- 1 cinnamon stick (2-3 inches, broken into pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
Floral Flavor
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus
Instructions
- Combine spices and cider: Add 3 cups of apple cider to a small pot. Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces and add it along with the cloves and allspice to the cider. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for flavor infusion: Let the cider simmer for 5 to 20 minutes depending on your preferred flavor strength. The recommended simmer time is about 10 minutes which allows the spices to infuse nicely into the cider.
- Add hibiscus and continue simmering: Stir in 1 tablespoon of dried hibiscus and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to extract the tart, floral notes.
- Strain and serve: Remove the pot from heat and carefully strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cinnamon pieces, cloves, allspice, and hibiscus. The cider can be served immediately hot or cooled and poured over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Notes
- Adjust simmering time to your taste preference for stronger or lighter spice flavors.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to ensure no small spice particles remain in the finished cider.
- Serve hot during colder months for a comforting drink, or chill and serve over ice in warmer weather.
- Store any leftover cider in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
