Cider Recipes

This warm cider chases the chill on cool evenings…and it’s perfect for winter holidays, too. —Trinda Heinrich, Lakemoor, Illinois

This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who...

A perfect holiday drink for adults, these are simple and fun to make.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Put the butter base for this beverage in a decorative jar and attach a copy of the recipe for a...

With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive...

This slightly tart apple cider is perfect for a holiday open house. It fills the room with a wonderful aroma....

I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...

Pineapple juice prevents this hot drink from becoming overly sweet. Skip the rum—without sacrificing flavor—for a beverage that's appropriate for...

Wonderfully versatile, this gift is seasoned for both sipping and sniffing. When mixed with fruit juices, it's a delicious winter...

"I love to start this soothing cider in the slow cooker on nights before my husband goes hunting," says Jennifer...

For years, our family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. My...

I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He’s grown now, but...

In this recipe, brown sugar and spices add extra flavor to already delicious apple cider. —Marlys Benning, Wellsburg, Iowa

A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so...

Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness...

When the temperature drops outside, I like to warm up family and friends with steaming mugs of simple spiced cider....

This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and...

When was the last time you stopped for afternoon tea? After you try this sweetly spiced drink, you’ll make it...

"I serve this simple punch for club and group activities," reports Margaret Allen of Abingdon, Virginia.

I came up with this recipe one year when I tried to make grape jelly and ended up with 30...