Apple Fireside

Apple and cinnamon in hot water make a lighter evening cup than full-strength cider. The apple juice gives familiar sweetness, while cinnamon adds that warm, recognizable aroma. Stir carefully so the juice and water are evenly mixed. Ground cinnamon may settle, so a quick stir before sipping is useful. This is a simple choice when you want the flavor of spiced apple without a concentrated, heavily sweetened mug.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Hot water
• 2 oz Apple juice
• 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon

Make it

1. Add the tea or fruit and spices to a heatproof mug or small saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water. Steep tea for the time on its packet, or gently simmer fruit for 3–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags. Strain if you prefer, add any optional sweetener, and sip while comfortably warm.

Benefits

Apple juice and cinnamon · refreshing fluids

The water does a simple, useful job in this apple juice and cinnamon combination: it contributes to hydration while stretching a familiar orchard flavor into a full drink.

The cinnamon detail

Here cinnamon supplies a sweet-smelling spice note, with apple juice turning that familiar ingredient into a different kind of warm cup.