冬季修道院酿造：带香料的温暖苹果酒
(Winter Cloister Brew: Warm Mulled Cider With a Spiced Twist)
(0 评论)
食材
-
1 liter 苹果酒
(Use fresh, natural apple cider for best flavor)
-
2 pieces 肉桂棒
(Preferably Ceylon cinnamon sticks)
-
6 whole 丁香
(Whole cloves provide a milder aroma)
-
2 pieces 八角
-
2 cm 新鲜姜
(切得很薄)
-
1 tsp 熏制红茶叶
(Lapsang Souchong compliments the warmth)
-
2 tbsp 蜂蜜
(根据个人口味调整甜度)
-
1 tsp 橙皮
(Use fresh zest from a medium orange)
(Use fresh, natural apple cider for best flavor)
(Preferably Ceylon cinnamon sticks)
(Whole cloves provide a milder aroma)
(切得很薄)
(Lapsang Souchong compliments the warmth)
(根据个人口味调整甜度)
(Use fresh zest from a medium orange)
营养
- 份量: 4
- 每份大小: 1 warm mug (250ml)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
制作步骤
-
1 - Prepare spice mixture:
Combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, ginger slices, and smoked tea in a small sachet or cheesecloth.
-
2 - Heat cider and spices:
Pour apple cider into a saucepan, add the spice sachet, and orange zest if using. Heat gently over low-medium heat until hot but not boiling.
-
3 - Sweeten and simmer:
Stir in honey, tasting to adjust sweetness. Let the brew simmer gently with the spices infused for 5 more minutes.
-
4 - Strain and Serve:
Remove the spice sachet and pour the brew into warm mugs. Serve immediately with an optional cinnamon stick garnish.
Combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, ginger slices, and smoked tea in a small sachet or cheesecloth.
Pour apple cider into a saucepan, add the spice sachet, and orange zest if using. Heat gently over low-medium heat until hot but not boiling.
Stir in honey, tasting to adjust sweetness. Let the brew simmer gently with the spices infused for 5 more minutes.
Remove the spice sachet and pour the brew into warm mugs. Serve immediately with an optional cinnamon stick garnish.
关于 冬季修道院酿造：带香料的温暖苹果酒 :的更多信息
Winter Cloister Brew
Winter Cloister Brew is a warming English-inspired mulled cider crafted especially for chilly nights. It combines fresh apple cider with aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger. To deepen the flavor, a touch of smoked black tea (Lapsang Souchong) is optionally infused, adding a unique smoky depth familiar to traditional English teatime delights. The brew is sweetened with honey, allowing each sip to provide comfort and complexity. A sprinkle of fresh orange zest balances with zesty brightness, making this drink perfect to serve at cozy gatherings or quiet winter evenings.
This warm spiced drink evokes the history of England's cider-making regions where apple orchards flourish and spices were treasured commodities brought by maritime trade. Its cordials and creams found in cloistered monasteries laid the foundations of using warming spices in beverages. As a seasonal specialty, the Winter Cloister Brew treads that cultural line between refreshment and ritual camaraderie.
Tips include heating the mixture slowly to preserve aromatic oils in spices and to avoid boiling off natural cider solids. The smoked tea option lets enthusiasts experiment enhancing traditional flavors with an elegant Campfire note. Serve with cinnamon stick garnish for an inviting presentation. Crafted easily for any skill level, it captures the warmth and history of English winters all year round.
