Few things are as warming on chilly autumn and winter nights than hot spiced cider. It also makes a great beverage to serve at any holiday gatherings.

Hot spiced cider is basically apple cider boiled with specific spices that give it a zesty zing and put you in a mood to match the season.

It’s incredibly easy to make hot spiced cider with apple cider or apple juice and simple spices like nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. Here’s a great recipe & walkthrough for making perfect hot spiced cider from BettysKitchen on YouTube.

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So slip into something warm and snuggly and pour yourself a mug of hot spiced cider. You’ll soon find the chill driven away!