Best 11 Hot Cranberry Orange Cider Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Hot Cranberry Orange Cider, a delightful beverage that combines the tangy tartness of cranberries, the vibrant sweetness of oranges, and the aromatic warmth of spices. This festive drink offers a cozy and refreshing experience, perfect for sipping on chilly evenings or as a special treat during holiday gatherings. Our recipe collection features three variations, each with unique flavor profiles to tantalize your taste buds. Explore the classic Hot Cranberry Orange Cider, a timeless blend of cranberry juice, orange slices, and mulling spices. For a touch of sophistication, try our Cranberry Orange Cider with Ginger and Honey, where the spicy kick of ginger and the natural sweetness of honey add an extra layer of complexity. And for a non-alcoholic option, our Sparkling Cranberry Orange Cider combines cranberry juice, orange juice, and sparkling water, creating a bubbly and refreshing beverage that's perfect for any occasion. With these recipes, you'll have a delightful selection of hot and sparkling cranberry orange ciders to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

HOT CRANBERRY ORANGE CIDER



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Your house will smell wonderful while this simmers in your Crock Pot. The tartness from the cranberries is balanced by the sweetness of the apple and orange juices. Great for the holidays or to warm ya up on a cold night!

Provided by Teressa Drenth

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 gal apple cider
1 c orange juice, fresh
1 c cranberry juice
1/4 c brown sugar, lightly packed
10 cloves
5 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in medium Crock Pot. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved.
  • 2. Cook on HIGH for two hours. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks.
  • 3. Serve in small mugs.

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER



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Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy-just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it lots of flavor, too. -Anna Mary Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 25-30 servings (1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 quart cranberry juice
2 to 3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER



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Warm up with a mug of our delicious cider made with cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon. For an adult version, add some spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts apple cider
1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps, if desired
1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
  • Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE PUNCH WITH APPLE CIDER



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Perfect for Christmas, this festive cranberry punch is made with apple cider, fresh cranberries, and orange slices. For garnish, gently tie orange rind strips around cinnamon sticks and place in individual cups.

Provided by chefcatie

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
24 whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
cheesecloth
kitchen string
2 quarts apple cider
3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
1 medium orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries in the center of a small piece of cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cheesecloth together and tie securely with kitchen string. Place spice bag in a large Dutch oven. Add apple cider, cranberries, water, and orange slices to the Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and discard spice bag and orange slices. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 30.7 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SLOW COOKER MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Cranberry and apple juices are simmered with fruit and sweet wine to create a hot beverage that will warm you up from the inside out!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts Cranberry-Apple Juice (I get the bottle from Trader Joe's OR 1 quart each cranberry juice and apple cider)
1 orange (cut into wedges)
1/2 lemon (cut into wedges)
5 cinnamon sticks
1 to 2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
1/2 - 1 cup red wine
Rum (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients (except rum, if using) to the Crock Pot, and cook on high for about an hour and a half, or low for about three hours. Switch the Crock Pot to the warm setting, and it's ready to serve when you're ready to drink! You can also warm this in the stovetop. Let simmer very gently, covered, for about 30 minutes.
  • Ladle the cider into mugs (leaving the fruit in the Crock Pot). I like to throw another cinnamon stick in there for good measure. Those nice long cinnamon sticks that double as a stirrer would work even better.
  • Oh right, the rum! Add a shot of rum to your glass before you ladle in the cider, if you are rum-inclined.

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER



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Another warm beverage for those crisp autumn and brisk winter days! Wrap me up in a blanket and show me the fireplace!

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart apple cider or 1 quart apple juice
1 (32 ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup lemon juice (like realemon)
1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
8 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Remove spices.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2, Fat 0.5, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 102.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 91, Protein 0.2

SLOW-COOKER SPICED CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER



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Partner apple cider with cranberry juice for a new flavor twist on a popular hot drink.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 4h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole allspice
4 sticks cinnamon (3 inch)
1 bottle (48 oz) apple cider (6 cups)
1 bottle (48 oz) cranberry juice cocktail (6 cups)

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. Before serving, remove allspice and cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Got this recipe from Weight Watchers. It is really good on a cool day or for something to sip on Thanksgiving...

Provided by Tinkerbells Mommy

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups apple cider
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in large pot, heat on medium heat until warm -- .

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Make some memories with the aromas of cinnamon, clove and lemon, mingled with hot apple cranberry cider. If desired, float a fresh lemon slice in each cup.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider
6 cups cranberry juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

HOT CRANBERRY CITRUS DRINK



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This lovely rosy drink, with its appealing fresh fruit flavor, is not too sweet or too tart. I sometimes serve this hot beverage at Christmas or at brunch gatherings as an alternative to coffee, tea or cold juice. -Shari Donaldson, Cummings, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
10 cups water
2 cups orange juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-7 minutes or until berries pop. Stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. , Strain through cheesecloth; discard pulp and cinnamon sticks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ORANGE SPICED CIDER



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Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness and Red Hots are a fun substitute for traditional cinnamon sticks. -Erika Reinhard, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 can (12 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Red Hots
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen spring to form a bag. Add bag to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir cider. If desired, serve with orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries, and they will hold their shape better when cooked.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. The zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the cider.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg) all complement the flavors of the cranberries and oranges.
  • Simmer the cider for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the cider hot. Hot cider is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.

Conclusion:

This hot cranberry-orange cider is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting drink, give this recipe a try!

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