Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of fresh apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- A few drops of red food coloring for the poison effect (optional)
- Dry ice (for a spooky fog effect, optional)
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange slices. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let meld for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey, adjusting sweetness to taste. Add a few drops of red food coloring if desired for a spooky hue.
- Remove from heat. Use a ladle to pour into mugs. For a fog effect, add a small piece of dry ice just before serving, handling with care.
- To enhance the spooky theme, add a splash of red food coloring or dry ice to create an ominous look.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh apple cider for best flavor.
- Handle dry ice with gloves and ensure proper ventilation.
- Serve immediately after preparation for optimal fog and flavor.
- You can substitute dried orange peel for fresh oranges if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg