Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Spiked Cider Tea Be the first to rate & review! This might be the coziest apple cider cocktail out there. Hot cider is its own unique delight, and the addition of black tea, vanilla, and gin makes for a rich, satisfying drink. By Charlyne Mattox Charlyne Mattox Charlyne Mattox is the food and crafts director at Country Living and former staff food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 14, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Emma Darvick Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Total Time: 8 mins Yield: 2 cocktails Ingredients 1 black tea bag 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 ounces gin 8 ounces apple cider optional garnish: 2 thin lemon slices Directions Bring the cider and vanilla to a boil in a small pot or a microwave-safe mug in the microwave. Remove from heat and add the tea bag; steep 3 minutes. Remove tea bag and stir in the gin. Serve in 2 mugs with lemon slices. Rate it Print