Hot Apple Cider With Ginger Recipe

Ingredients

1 lemon, scrubbed, plus slices for serving 

4 cups apple cider 

1 cinnamon stick 

8 whole cloves 

2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 

Preparation

Using a vegetable peeler, peel lemon zest in long strips (avoiding the white pith). Squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

In a medium pot, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer; cover and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and strain; discard solids. Serve warm, with lemon slices.