Spiced Orange Sloe Sipper
This warm and comforting Mulled Cider with Sloe Gin is the perfect drink to cozy up with on a chilly evening. It's a delightful blend of cider, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus, with a touch of sloe gin adding a fruity twist. Served garnished with bay leaves and a slice of orange, this cocktail is a delightful treat for the senses, offering a delightful combination of flavors and aromas.
Spiced Orange Sloe Sipper
A warm and comforting mulled cider infused with aromatic spices and a hint of sloe gin, garnished with bay leaves and a slice of orange.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces
- 2 cloves
- 2 fresh bay leaves, plus 1 extra to serve
- 1 cup cider
- 1/2 orange, halved, plus 1/2 slice to serve
- 2 tbsp sloe gin (or honey, to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium pan, combine the cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and cider.
- Lightly squeeze the orange halves into the mixture and add the squeezed halves.
- Simmer the mixture on a very low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in the sloe gin, if using, then strain the mixture into a heatproof tumbler or small mug.
- Garnish the drink with a bay leaf and 1/2 slice of orange.