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Lemon, Ginger, and Cinnamon Flavored Water
Drink American

Lemon, Ginger, and Cinnamon Flavored Water

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash lemons and ginger. Slice lemons; peel and thinly slice ginger. Place lemon slices, ginger slices, and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher; fill container with water. Store in refrigerator.

By djalbers

Easy Apple Cider
Drink American

Easy Apple Cider

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Place allspice and cloves onto the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth.
  4. 4 Gather edges of the cheesecloth together and tie to secure; place in the slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar. Cook on High, covered, until mixture is steaming and sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to Low and keep warm.

By JANE MN

Pressure Cooker Apple Cider
Drink American

Pressure Cooker Apple Cider

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
140 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and cloves on top. Fill Pot with water, up to the maximum fill line. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove cinnamon sticks. Mash apples with a potato masher or spoon. Return cinnamon sticks to the Pot.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Pour cider through a strainer or cheesecloth; discard solids.

By Anna Nelson

Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)
Drink American

Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

1.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
  2. 2 After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.

By Ivy

Apple Pie in a Jar Drink
Drink American

Apple Pie in a Jar Drink

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 9 (quart-sized) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until drink mix is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider, apple juice, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Off heat, discard cinnamon sticks. Cool mixture to room temperature, about 4 hours; stir in grain alcohol.
  3. 3 Pour drink mix into sterilized canning jars. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

By Cathy Nelson Reinert

Apple Pie Mixed Drinks
Drink American

Apple Pie Mixed Drinks

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring apple cider, apple juice, and sugar to a boil in a large pot over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Divide juice mixture evenly into the bottles. Add a cinnamon stick to each bottle.
  2. 2 Divide alcohol into the bottles and allow mixture to cool; seal and store in a cool dry place.

By bgfoot05

Easy Mulled Wine
Drink American

Easy Mulled Wine

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine red wine, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, lemon peel, and orange peel in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat gently, but don't boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, and once dissolved, taste to see if you'd like to add more.
  2. 2 Keep hot on medium to low heat for 20 minutes to let the flavors infuse the wine. Serve your mulled wine hot in glasses or mugs.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Hot Spiked Cider
Drink American

Hot Spiked Cider

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and add orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove tea bags and stir in apple cider, rum, brown sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Heat cider over medium-low heat until just steaming.
  4. 4 Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.

By debmallonee

Old Virginia Wassail Cider
Drink American

Old Virginia Wassail Cider

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.

By Charlene Luzum

Homemade Old Fashioned Mix
Drink American

Homemade Old Fashioned Mix

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat. Stir oranges, cherries, and cinnamon stick into sugar mixture. Cover saucepan and steep for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Remove fruit and cinnamon stick using a slotted spoon; stir in bitters. The mixture can be refrigerated or left at room temperature.

By Lonavasma

Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Drink American

Homemade Hot Apple Cider

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
  2. 2 Enclose cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and lemon peel in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Add to the saucepan.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat until cider is hot, but not boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from heat; discard spice bundle.
  5. 5 Ladle cider into mugs, adding cinnamon sticks to each, if desired.

By Jackie

Spiked Caramel Apple Cider
Drink American

Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider and ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping in a 4-quart slow cooker until smooth; cover the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or on High for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, salt, and apple pie spice in a small shallow bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping to a small saucer.
  4. 4 Moisten rims of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses in caramel topping, then dip into spice mixture.
  5. 5 Ladle hot cider into the prepared mugs; add 3 tablespoons spiced rum to each mug and garnish each with a cinnamon stick.

By Juliana Hale

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider
Drink American

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan.
  2. 2 Wrap cinnamon, lemon zest, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth; secure with kitchen twine. Add to cider mixture.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard spice bundle; stir in rum and butterscotch schnapps. Serve warm in mugs.

By KerriJ

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur
Drink American

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
4335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse cranberries in a food processor just until roughly chopped; transfer to a clean glass container. Add vodka, simple syrup, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and allspice to cranberries; stir until well mixed. Seal container with a lid and store in a cool dark area, 3 to 5 days, stirring several times a day. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle and refrigerate.

By East Bay Adam

Hot Spiced Christmas Wine
Drink American

Hot Spiced Christmas Wine

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in strips, being careful to remove only the orange part, leaving the pith behind. Then, juice the oranges into a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. 2 Pour the red wine and white wine into the pot with the orange juice. Place the strips of orange zest, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and brown sugar into the pot with the wine mixture; stir to dissolve the sugar.
  3. 3 Cover and heat over medium-high until heated through, but not boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and heat for an hour or longer to bring all of the flavors together. Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar, as necessary. Strain and serve hot with a splash of brandy, if desired.

By rainy

Christmas Cape Cod
Drink American

Christmas Cape Cod

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in sugar until completely dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cinnamon sticks, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Remove cinnamon sticks and pour syrup into a squeeze bottle.
  3. 3 Mix ginger ale, cranberry juice, vodka, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon syrup mixture together in a 12-ounce highball glass. Stir or shake thoroughly. Fill with ice to the top of the glass. Serve.

By Chris Freihofer

Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine
Drink American

Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place apple cider, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole clove in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Stir grain alcohol and vanilla vodka into the cooled mixture.
  4. 4 Pour into clean bottles or jars; store in the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By UNCHAINED

Warm and Spicy Autumn Punch
Drink American

Warm and Spicy Autumn Punch

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stud oranges with cloves; place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine apple juice and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, and nutmeg until honey is dissolved.
  5. 5 Serve hot in a punch bowl with clove-studded baked oranges floating on top.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Apple Pie Moonshine
Drink American

Apple Pie Moonshine

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine juice, cider, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and apple pie spice in a large pot; bring to a lively simmer over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  2. 2 Stir grain alcohol and vodka into apple mixture; remove cinnamon sticks.
  3. 3 Divide between glass jars or bottles. Store in the refrigerator.

By STASH

Spiced Orange Cinnamon Cider
Drink American

Spiced Orange Cinnamon Cider

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine orange juice, apple cider, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir in honey until dissolved. Keep warm.
  3. 3 Pour warm cider into cups. Garnish each with a cinnamon stick for stirring and several orange and lime slices.

By lutzflcat

Hot Spiced Tea for the Holidays
Drink American

Hot Spiced Tea for the Holidays

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a pot; add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags to water and set aside to steep until the tea is to your preferred strength, at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves, cinnamon stick, and tea bags.
  2. 2 Stir orange juice, sugar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir the juice mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Pour juice mixture into the spiced tea; serve hot.

By Darcey Family