Description
A comforting, slow-simmered apple cider infused with the sharp heat of fresh ginger and the earthy warmth of nutmeg. This non-alcoholic drink is a sophisticated autumn staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups unfiltered apple cider
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or 1 whole nutmeg grated)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Peel the ginger root using a spoon and slice into thin rounds.
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg to the pot.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the flavors are well integrated.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup until fully dissolved.
- Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve into warm mugs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American