Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

ground ginger

0.5 tsp

ground allspice

0.33 tsp

ground cloves

1 cup

white sugar

2 unit

frozen orange juice concentrate

1.5 unit

lemons

juiced

8 cup

water

1 tbsp

orange zest

Step 1
~4 min

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.

Step 2
~4 min

Remove from heat.

Step 3
~4 min

Stir in ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and ground cloves.

Step 4
~4 min

Allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Prepare frozen orange juice concentrate according to the directions on the can.

Step 6
~4 min

Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water.

Step 7
~4 min

Stir the sugar water into the spice mixture.

Step 8
~4 min

Mix in orange juice, lemon juice, and 5 cups water.

Step 9
~4 min

Heat through (simmer gently).

Step 10
~4 min

Serve hot with a garnish of orange zest.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

For a stronger spice flavor, use fresh spices instead of ground.

Garnish with cinnamon sticks or lemon slices for added visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (spicy and citrusy)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot in mugs.

Serve with cookies or other small treats.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Gingerbread cookies
Shortbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Russia

Cultural Significance

Traditional winter warmer

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Winter
Christmas
New Year's

Popularity Score

65/100