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apple cider

🥗Healthier: unsweetened apple juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Unsweetened apple juice provides a similar flavor with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Combine apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large pot.

Add cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and nutmeg to the pot.

Stir in sugar and ginger until dissolved.

Pour in water and mix well to combine all ingredients.

Heat over medium heat until steaming, about 10-15 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Remove from heat and strain out spices using a fine mesh sieve.

Serve warm in mugs, garnished with orange and lemon slices.

Add fresh cranberries for a festive touch.

Cooking Techniques

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