Hibiscus-Lime Spiced Apple Cider
Total time30 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time20 min
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 strip lime zest (about 3 inches), pith removed
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, dried hibiscus flowers, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, cloves, and lime zest strip in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until the cider is steaming and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and steep, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the cider is a deep ruby-red and fragrant with hibiscus and spice.
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