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Apple Cider Iced Tea

Honeycrisp apple cider makes this iced tea a special treat. With hints of cinnamon and citrus from the orange peel, this beverage is a perfect drink for any gathering. Yields 8-10 servings.

Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword Honeycrisp Apple Cider, Iced Tea, Refreshing Drinks, Spiked Southern Tea
Servings 8 servings
Author The Tiny Fairy

Ingredients

Apple Cider Iced Tea

  • 4 cups honey crisp apple cider (1 quart or 32 ounces)
  • 3 cups unsweetened iced tea (3/4 quart or 24 ounces) your favorite grocery grand will be great
  • 2 honey crisp apples, sliced thin, plus extra for garnish
  • 5-6 cinnamon sticks, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 orange peel, without the pith the pith is the white bitter part of the peel

Toppers and Alcoholic Floaters

  • 1 bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Wine Martinelli's Sparking Cider for non-alcoholic version
  • Floater Options: shot of dark rum, bourbon, whiskey

Instructions

Making the Apple Cider Iced Tea

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the apple cider, iced tea, cinnamon sticks, orange peel and apple slices. When adding the orange peel, twist slightly to release the oils and fragrance.

    Chill for 2-3 hours. Remove the orange before serving.

Serving the Iced Tea

  1. Ice optional. Fill glasses 3/4 full with apple cider iced tea and top with champagne or sparking wine. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon stick.

    Note: The honeycrisp apple cider iced tea doesn't need alcohol. It's delicious on its own and doesn't require added alcohol to be complete.

  2. Floater Option: To make this a true cocktail, substitute the sparking wine for a splash of bourbon, rum or whiskey of your choice, but no more than ½ an ounce.