Warm Apple Cider with Sweet Drop Seasoning

Fall evenings always seem to invite a warm drink, and nothing feels more seasonal than apple cider. Simmered with cinnamon and orange, then poured into mugs rimmed with Sweet Drop, it’s a recipe that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn.

This one’s less about the steps and more about the gathering. Cider has a way of pulling people in, whether it’s kids running through the door after playing outside, or friends stopping by just long enough to share a cup. With our Sweet Drop cinnamon sugar rim, even a simple cider feels special, like it was made for celebrating. Add some spiced rum for the adults, for those festive occasions!

For us, this is a table recipe. Not because it takes hours or effort, but because it creates space. A warm mug in your hands, a story or two to share, and a reminder that cozy traditions are often the easiest ones to make. Pick up a book or play a game, and enjoy your evening.

Warm Apple Cider with Sweet Drop Rim

Warm apple cider simmered with cinnamon and orange, then served in mugs rimmed with Sunday Dinner’s Sweet Drop. This easy fall drink is cozy, festive, and perfect for autumn evenings, holiday gatherings, or sipping around the fire.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 15 min | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 2 whole cloves, optional

• 1 orange slice, optional

• 3 tablespoons Sunday Dinner Sweet Drop, for rimming the mugs

• Cinnamon sticks or apple slices for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Rim the mugs. Pour Sweet Drop onto a small plate. Lightly moisten the rim of each mug with water, then dip and gently twist the rim in Sweet Drop until evenly coated.

2. Pour the apple cider into a saucepan. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slice.

3. Warm over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the spices and orange to infuse the cider. Don't let it come to a hard boil.

4. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange. Pour the warm cider carefully into the Sweet Drop-rimmed mugs.

5. Garnish. Add a cinnamon stick or fresh apple slice to each mug, if desired, and serve warm.

A Few Notes

• For a larger gathering, double or triple the recipe and keep the cider warm in a slow cooker.

• Apple slices, orange slices, or cinnamon sticks make easy seasonal garnishes.

• For an adults-only version, add a splash of bourbon or dark rum to each mug after heating.

• Rim the mugs just before serving so the Sweet Drop stays pretty and doesn't dissolve into the cider.

Approximate Nutrition

Per serving: 120 calories | 0g fat | 30g carbohydrates | 0g protein | 10mg sodium

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the apple cider and amount of Sweet Drop used.

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Made with Sweet Drop

Our cinnamon sugar blend with a hint of cocoa adds a warm, sweet finish to every sip—and makes a simple mug of apple cider feel a little more special.

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