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Easy Cider Recipes For The Holidays

Robyn Stone

Published Dec 24, 2025

Warm up your holidays with Easy Cider Recipes ! Discover simple, delicious spiced apple cider drinks, mulled variations, and festive twists perfect for Christmas gatherings and New Year’s toasts.

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Serving Tips for Easy Cider Recipes

  • Presentation Ideas: Garnish mugs with cinnamon sticks, apple slices, or orange peels for a festive look. Serve in clear glassware to showcase the warm amber color, ideal for Christmas parties or New Year’s Eve.
  • Portion and Flow: Offer 6-8 ounce servings to start; set up a self-serve station with ladles and warmers, or use a coffee urn. For larger groups, serve in waves—hot batches first, then chilled variations later.
  • Pairings for Holidays: Complement with appetizers like cheese boards or cookies. For the New Year, add bubbly like prosecco for a cider mimosa twist; keep non-alcoholic options separate.
  • Enhance the Experience: Use insulated mugs to keep cider warm; label spiked vs. plain for safety. Add holiday music and cozy lighting to make serving memorable and inviting.

Homemade Apple Cider Recipe

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Homemade Apple Cider Recipe

Warm Cranberry Pomegranate Cider Recipe

Cranberry Pomegranate Cider in glass cup with cranberry and rosemary garnish. - 3

Warm Cranberry Pomegranate Cider Recipe

Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

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Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

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Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

Enjoy! Robyn xo