If you bought a lot of apple cider for the Christmas toast and now don't know what to do with the leftovers, here are the best tips to make use of this delicious drink, which is a must-have at home during Christmas Eve and New Year.

Sauces

If you prepared loin, leg, turkey, or ham for the Christmas or New Year's dinner, make use of the leftover cider to reheat these main dishes, here’s how.

Instructions:

1. Slice the meat, heat a skillet, and add a little olive oil
2. Place the meat in the skillet and cook it on both sides
3. Remove the meat from the skillet and add the apple cider
4. Lower the temperature and let the sauce reduce
5. Once it reaches the desired consistency, remove from heat and pour over the meat

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Use it to keep the meat moist

If you have a lot of turkey or loin left and want to reheat the whole piece, the apple cider will be very helpful.

1. Add a couple of cups of cider to the tray of the loin, chicken, turkey, or leg, then cover with aluminum foil. Bake until all the meat is well heated. You will notice that the meat will be juicy and not dry.

Dressings

If you prepared a fresh salad for dinner and have leftovers for reheating, give it a twist with a delicious vinaigrette or dressing, you'll love the flavor that apple cider adds! All you have to do is replace the vinegar with cider and you'll have one of the most delicious dressings for your salads.

Make the best soups

Have you tried the traditional French onion soup? This incredible soup is made with caramelized onions, broth, brandy, cheese, and bread. Give it a more festive touch and add cider instead of brandy, the result will be spectacular.

Add a special touch to the gravy

If you prepared gravy to accompany the turkey and mashed potatoes, give it an extra flavor boost and add a splash of cider when reheating the gravy, everyone will love it!

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Prepare a refreshing sangria, mimosa, or margarita

Don't throw away the cider! Use it to prepare the most refreshing and delicious drinks for reheating. There are options for every taste.

Sangria with cider
Take advantage of seasonal fruits and prepare a delicious sangria to accompany the reheating.

Instructions:

1. Chop fruit such as apple, pear, mandarin, and orange
2. Place the chopped fruit in a pitcher and add apple cider, sparkling water, and white wine
3. Refrigerate for about an hour and serve

Mimosa
If you love mimosas, forget the juice and give it a festive touch, you just have to add a bit of cider, you will love the rich flavor.

Instructions:

1. Pour cider into a glass, filling it at least ¼ of the way
2. Fill the rest of the glass with prosecco or champagne

Margarita
No one will be able to resist trying this cider margarita!

Instructions:

1. Combine tequila, cider, and apple juice in a pitcher and refrigerate
2. Pour some sugar and cinnamon onto a plate, rub a lemon around the rim of the glass, and then dip the rim into the sugar and cinnamon mixture
3. Fill the glass with the cider margarita and enjoy

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