Second Breakfast Spiced Cider
Warm spiced apple cider — a cozy Shire drink from The Lord of the Rings for a hobbit's second breakfast.
Hobbits take eating and drinking seriously: they have breakfast, second breakfast and elevenses. A warm spiced apple cider suits the Shire table perfectly — a fragrant drink of apple juice, cinnamon, cloves and orange. It comes together in ten minutes and fills the kitchen with the scent of an autumn orchard. This version is non-alcoholic, just right for a cozy morning.
🧺 Ingredients
🍽 3 servings👩🍳 Method
- 1
Warm the juice
Pour the apple juice into a pot and set over medium heat.
- 2
Add the spices
Add the cinnamon, cloves and orange slices.
- 3
Infuse
Warm for 8–10 minutes without a hard boil so the spices open up.
- 4
Serve
Sweeten with honey if you like, strain and pour into mugs.
💡 Tips
- 💡
Don't boil the cider hard — the delicate apple and spice notes fade with a strong boil.
- 💡
For a grown-up version add a splash of dark rum or apple brandy to the mug.
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