Christmas Cider
Chai tea bags and fruit juices make this a festive hot drink recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16 (6-ounce) servings
Ingredients
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3 cups water
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4 black chai tea bags
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8 cups apple cider or apple juice (64 ounces)
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2 cups low-calorie cranberry juice
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1/2 cup orange juice
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4 3-inch-long sticks cinnamon
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3 whole cloves
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Cinnamon sticks and/or fresh cranberries (optional)
Directions
1
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
2
In a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, the 4 cinnamon sticks, the cloves, and the steeped tea. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and/or cranberries. Makes 16 (6-ounce) servings.
Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare cider as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days. Serve chilled, or transfer to a large Dutch oven and heat through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 68, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Exchanges: Fruit 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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