Hot Cranberry Ginger Cider

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Here’s the perfect drink to serve with our home baked goodies and to warm visitors on a chilly night. Use naturally sweetened cranberry juice or a combination of white grape and cranberry juice.

Ingredients

2 cups (480mL) naturally sweetened cranberry juice

2 cups (480mL) apple cider

8–1/4-inch (0.5cm) slices fresh gingerroot

1/2 tsp (1g) orange zest (grated peel)

Orange slices and whole cinnamon sticks for garnish

Directions

Combine cranberry juice, apple cider, gingerroot and orange zest in a medium saucepan. Bring to a low boil and simmer 15 minutes. Serve warm garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

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