Nonalcoholic Hot Apple Cider Drinks
Cider Punch,Vermont Mulled Cider,Raspberry Cider,Apple-Peach
Jan 28, 2009
Sometimes an apple cider cocktail isn't the right choice. The non-drinkers and the children in the crowd need something warm and delicious, too, and these recipes fill the bill.
Cider Punch
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 12 whole cloves
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Rome Beauty), peeled and left whole
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ground nutmeg
Pour the apple cider into a large pot. Insert 6 cloves into each apple, and add the apples and cinnamon sticks to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer over very low heat for 1 hour. Ladle into heat-resistant mugs and dust with ground nutmeg to serve. Note: The punch can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Warm over low heat before serving.
Vermont Mulled Cider
From The Official Vermont Maple Cookbook
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1 cup Vermont maple syrup
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3-4 whole cloves
Combine the cider, maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves in a large pot. Heat thoroughly over medium heat, but do not boil. Remove cloves and serve hot, garnished with thin lemon slices.
Hot Raspberry Cider
- 8 c. apple cider or apple juice
- 1 c. frozen raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is simmering, but do not boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and take out the cinnamon stick. Serve hot.
Hot Apple-Peach Cobbler
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 12 oz. peach nectar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2-3 whole cloves
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, but do not let the mixture boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until hot. Remove the cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.
Hot Mulled Cider
This crowd-sized punch can also easily be made in a large crockpot and allowed to simmer all day. The house will smell wonderful!
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. whole cloves
- 1 tsp. whole allspice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- cheesecloth square
- string
Make an infusion bag with the spices and cheesecloth. Place the cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks on the cheesecloth square, and tie closed with the string. Set aside.
Combine the apple cider and brown sugar in a large pot over medium heat. Add the infusion bag and heat the mixture until almost boiling. Reduce heat and let simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
Hot Buttered Cider
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 2 sliced oranges
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- butter
Combine the cider, oranges, and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan and heat on medium heat. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes before removing from heat. Place 1-2 teaspoons of butter in the bottom of each mug, and ladle the cider over.
If apple cider doesn't sound like it's just the ticket, why not try hot coffee or hot tea drinks?
