Description
This Warm Cinnamon Orange Mocktail is sweet, spiced, and perfect for winter. A non alcoholic cozy drink made with orange juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Great for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or cold nights by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider or cranberry juice
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine juices, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Heat gently over medium until steaming, then reduce to low and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add orange slices and nutmeg. Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Strain if desired and serve warm, garnished with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.
Notes
Keep warm in a crockpot for parties. Swap honey for maple syrup or add ginger for extra spice. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: warm mocktail, cinnamon orange drink, winter drinks non alcoholic, cozy holiday beverage