Cidre chaud épicé recipe

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Autumn hot drink of cider, calvados, honey and spices, served in a heat-resistant glass.

Hot drink Long Autumn cocktails
Volume 18.5 cl
Alcohol 10.5 %
Calories 1088 kcal
Colour Yellow, Orange
Difficulty Medium
Published 10/2026
Prep time 6 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the cider into a saucepan with the honey, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise and orange slices.
  2. Warm over low heat for about ten minutes without ever boiling.
  3. Off the heat, add the calvados.
  4. Strain into a pre-warmed heat-resistant glass.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

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History

A descendant of English “wassail”, hot cider shared at winter festivities to bless the orchards, it is also a tradition of fireside evenings in Normandy and Brittany.

Decoration

Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice.

Variation

Without the calvados and with apple juice instead of cider, you get an alcohol-free version kids will love.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Cidre chaud épicé called?

The Cidre chaud épicé cocktail is also known as hot cider, spiced hot cider, mulled cider, hot apple cider calvados.

Which glass should Cidre chaud épicé be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Wine glass.

What is the volume of Cidre chaud épicé?

The volume of the Cidre chaud épicé cocktail is 18.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Cidre chaud épicé?

The alcohol content of the Cidre chaud épicé recipe is 10.5%.

How many calories are in Cidre chaud épicé?

The calories of the Cidre chaud épicé cocktail are estimated at 1088 calories.

What colour is Cidre chaud épicé?

The Cidre chaud épicé cocktail is Yellow, Orange in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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