Gingery White Wine Cider
This versatile cocktail can be served chilled or warmed, depending on your mood. Here a dry white wine and a generous amount of fresh ginger make the cider lighter than the classic mulled cider.
Recipe Information
Total Time: 45 minutes; 5 minutes active
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider
2 slices fresh ginger
3 sticks cinnamon
3/4 cup Pinot Grigio or other dry white wine
2-star anise, for garnish
Preparation
In a one-quart pot, combine the cider, ginger slices, and one cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the mixture stand for 30 minutes to infuse. Chill if desired. Remove the ginger and cinnamon sticks, and stir in the white wine. To serve warm, place the mixture over low heat and warm it just to the desired temperature. Pour into two mugs and garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and star anise.
Serving Suggestion
Pair this drink with Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Nutritional Information
83 calories, 0 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 22 mg. sodium, 5 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 0 g. protein
Recipe courtesy of grocery.coop.