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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Guests will be all smiles as they toast their glasses filled with festive and refreshing Ruby Red Spiced Cider. Add seltzer or sparkling water for a bit of fizz to this holiday sipper. Ingredients:
6 red zinger tea bags |
4 cinnamon sticks |
20 whole cloves |
4 allspice berries, crushed |
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar |
8 cups apple cider |
2 cups cranberry juice |
1 cup rum, optional |
Directions:
1. Put tea bags, cinnamon, cloves, allspice berries, ginger and brown sugar in a large heatproof container. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over tea and spices. Stir well. Let steep until liquid has cooled to room temperature, 2 hours. Strain into a pitcher; add cider and juice. Discard tea bags and spices.
2. If serving cold, place covered pitcher in refrigerator, chill until cold and serve over ice. If serving warm, pour into a slow cooker, cover and cook on low until warm, about 2 hours. Add rum to cooker, if desired, or add 1 Tbsp. rum each to individual glasses. Alternately, heat spiced cider in a large pot over low heat until warm and serve.
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