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Coconut Ginger Apple Cider

December 19, 2014 by KimiHarris 4 Comments

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Coconut Ginger Apple Cider. A lovely soothing drink for a cold winter day or night!
Sweet and creamy with a lot of fresh ginger jazz, this unique apple cider is perfect for a cold day as it warms you to your toes. Or, if you are fighting off a cold, this ginger spiked apple cider is perfect for soothing away the aches and sniffles.

Yesterday, my dad, my four-year-old and I went out to a local restaurant Harlow (The same restaurant that inspired this Dirty Chai recipe). I have been fighting off a cold the last few days and so wasn’t feeling all that hungry. But I noticed they had a new item on their menu for a Coconut Ginger Apple Cider and I knew it would the perfect soother.

Freshly juiced apples and ginger were steamed with rich coconut milk, and brought out to me. Heavenly. I made it last as long as possible, nursing it through the busy streets and shops and taking my last sip after we got home.

This morning I wanted it again. It would be really easy to make with store bought juice, but since I had apples and a juicer, and no juice, I went ahead and juiced my own apples with fresh ginger, and then gently heated it with coconut milk. I had it in place of my morning coffee, and it was such a happy way to start the day! I’ll give notes on how to make it without a juicer below as well.

For those who eat a lot of Thai soups, the combination of ginger and coconut milk is no surprise. One of my favorite soups is this Simple Thai Broth from my cookbook, Ladled. In fact, for the first sip or two of this drink, my mind immediately wondered where the salt and garlic were because I am so accustomed to savory renditions of coconut and ginger. But quickly, my taste buds adjusted to this sweet version, and I was in love!

Notes on Ingredients and kitchen tools:

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Coconut Ginger Apple Cider
 
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You can either juice the ginger fresh, or you can steep it in the apple cider for about 10-15 minutes. Both ways work well. If you are steeping, consider adding a stick of cinnamon and/or 5-6 whole cloves for a spiced version!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of apple cider or juice (use the best tasting brand you can find, or make your own. I made my own out of Pink Lady Apples), plus ½ cup more if steeping.
  • ½ inch of ginger (or more, to taste)
  • ¼ -1/2 cup coconut cream or full fat coconut milk
Instructions
  1. If juicing: Juice the apples and ginger together, and taste test for ginger strength (the coconut milk will mute the ginger flavor a bit, so I recommend going slightly stronger than perfect). Add to a small saucepan and heat with the coconut milk over medium heat. If desired, you can pulse (carefully!) in a blender to make it foamier and light.
  2. For steeping: Add the apple juice and 2 or 3 thin slices of ginger to a small pot. Because you will lose some liquid during the steeping process, I recommend adding an extra ½ cup of apple juice/cider. Bring to a low simmer, and simmer very gently for around 10-15 minutes, taking spoonfuls out here and there to taste test until you have achieved the desired strength of ginger. Add the coconut milk/cream, and reheat. I If desired, you can pulse (carefully!) in a blender to make it foamier and light.
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  1. Micah

    December 20, 2014 at 6:13 am

    This sounds absolutely delicious! How can I be out of ginger?!

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  2. Katie Mae

    December 20, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Kimi, this may become my new favourite winter drink outside of my love for hot cocoa! I got a jar of apple cider that I made from the freezer and made a quart of it this morning. I may or may not finish by the time I go to bed… It really is quite amazing and simple!

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    • KimiHarris

      December 20, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Oh, so glad you liked it, Katie! It’s my new favorite. 😉

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  3. The Brand Fam

    December 29, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Hi Kimi,

    We are huge ginger fans and make tons of ginger tea as a staple drink. Hot or cold, we love it. Thank you for posting this inspiring recipe, it is fantastic and we will definitely be sipping this during chilly evenings.

    Much love!
    The Brand Fam
    http://www.racolife.com

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