How to Make Raspberry Cider

One of the best things about the change of seasons, from summer's heat to the crisp, cool days of autumn days, is a cup of hot, fresh apple cider on a chilly day. The addition of raspberry adds a tangy flavor and a lovely reddish hue to this old favorite.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 cups apple cider
• 1 cup frozen raspberry juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups orange liqueur

Hot Raspberry Cider

1. Mix the raspberry juice, apple cider and sugar in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it simmers, stirring occasionally.

2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Remove the mixture from heat and remove the cinnamon stick.

4. Serve hot in heavy mugs. This recipe makes 8 servings.

Hot Mulled Raspberry Cider

5. Mix the apple cider and jam in a saucepan over medium heat.

6. Stir until the jam dissolves, and simmer until cider is hot.

7. Add the lemon juice.

8. Serve in heavy mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick.

Hot Raspberry Cider for Adults

9. Combine the apple cider, raspberry juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat.

10. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to simmer.

11. Remove the cinnamon sticks.

12. Pour mixture into hot mugs and add 2 oz. of orange liqueur to each mug. This recipe makes 8 servings.

Tips & Warnings

• Fresh apple cider tastes best, but if fresh cider is out of season, canned or frozen cider can be substituted.
• Make a quick and easy raspberry punch by mixing ½ gallon of apple cider, 1 cup of frozen raspberry juice and two bottles of ginger ale. Simply mix and serve over ice.

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