AVW Hot Apple Cider Recipe

By Rex Marketing & CX Team

Top-down of hot apple cider in glass mug with cinnamon and star anise on red-and-yellow background

American Vinegar Works Hot Apple Cider


Warm, comforting and made for (adult) fall in New England.

This recipe features our Maple Cider Vinegar.

Which vinegar to use, and why

Cider vinegar in hot cider stops it cloying. It is the difference between a drink you finish and one you abandon half full. We use 19.53 Miles From The Tree Apple Cider Vinegar here. It is slow-fermented and aged in oak at our mill in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is why it seasons the dish rather than just souring it.

Make it ahead and keep it

Warm gently rather than boiling, and add the vinegar at the end so the aroma survives.

What to cook next

Try Cider Vinegar Hot Toddy, or browse all our vinegar recipes. If you have not cooked with craft vinegar before, a mini bottle sampler set lets you taste across the range before committing to a full-size bottle. Orders over $85 ship free within the contiguous US.

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AVW Hot Apple Cider

American Vinegar Works

Servings

1 Person

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

American (New England)

Category

Cocktails, Mocktails & Refreshers

Nothing says "New England Fall" quite like a steaming mug of hot cider, but this version is strictly for the grown-ups (and the young at heart who appreciate a good kick). By introducing Maple Cider Vinegar, you cut through the sugary sweetness of the local cider, adding a complex tang that highlights the spiced rum and warm aromatics. It’s basically a cozy sweater in a mug.

AVW Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients

  • 3oz local apple cider 

  • 1oz water 

  • 1.5oz spiced rum 

  • .25oz maple syrup

  • .5oz Maple Cider Vinegar (or your favorite AVW cider vinegar)

  • 1 cinnamon stick 

  • 1 star anise

  • 1 clove 

Directions

  1. Add cider, Maple Cider Vinegar, water, maple syrup, and spices to a small pot and bring to a simmer. 

  2. Once the mixture achieves a steady simmer, add remaining ingredients and pour into your favorite mug or thermos. 
Glass mug of hot apple cider with cinnamon stick and star anise on a yellow and red background
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