Cool, cozy, and packed with fall flavor—these slushies are the ultimate seasonal sipper.

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4 cups apple cider

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground cloves

1 tbsp lemon juice

Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar

Optional: 2 cups ice (for quick blend method)

In a pot, combine cider, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer for 5–10 min. Cool.

Pour into ice cube trays or a baking dish. Freeze 4 hrs or overnight.

Blend frozen cider with lemon juice (and sweetener, if using) until slushy.

Serve immediately, garnished as desired.

Nutrition will vary slightly with added sugar or alcohol.