Spiked Apple Cider

Recipe By Trevor Swedenburg

Spice up any holiday gathering with Natural State Medicinal’s Spiked Apple Cider, featuring warming cinnamon and clove to keep the chill at bay. It’s perfect for a fall fête or a family function (adults only!)

Two stout glasses of apple cider sit on a wooden table. They are garnished with cinnamon sticks and apples slices.

Prep Time:  10-15 Minutes     |     Cook Time: 4 hours     |     Servings: 32 cups – 10 mg THC per cup    

Ingredients

  • Apples (Granny Smith / Fuji /
    Gala) – 10 to 12
  • Mandarin or Blood Oranges – 4
  • Honey – 1 Cup
  • Brown Sugar – 1 Cup
  • Warm Spices
    – Cinnamon Sticks – 8 to 10
    – Whole Cloves – 6 to 8
  • Water – 2 Gallons
  • Infused Drink Mix – 3 to 4

Directions

  1. Core and halve apples
  2. Cut oranges into quarters
  3. On medium heat, add water and cut fruit
  4. Next, use cheesecloth and warm spices to make a “packet” for steeping
  5. Bring to boil and allow fruit to reduce and soften
  6. Next, strain water, mash soften fruit in a strainer
  7. In a final pitcher, pour water over mashed fruit
  8. Finally, reintroduce warm spice packet with brown sugar, honey, and infused cannabis drink mix

Download the Spiked Apple Cider PDF file.

Trevor Swedenburg
Vice President of Culinary Operations, Natural State Medicinals

Trevor Swedenburg, an Arkansas native, is a distinguished culinary professional renowned for his exceptional expertise and commitment to culinary innovation. With a classically trained background and a cosmopolitan career, Trevor brings a refined creativity to his culinary work.