Hot Mulled Apple Cider
Warm up your senses with this comforting Hot Mulled Apple Cider, a quintessential fall and winter beverage brimming with cozy spices and citrusy sweetness. Made with 8 cups of apple cider, fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, star anise, and a hint of fresh ginger, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an aromatic masterpiece. A touch of brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness, while gentle simmering allows the flavors to meld into a perfectly spiced drink. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for serving at holiday gatherings or enjoying by the fireplace, this easy hot apple cider recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for a beautiful finishing touch. Perfect for keyword searches like "mulled cider recipe," "easy hot apple cider," and "spiced apple cider drink."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 whole orange
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 5 pieces allspice berries
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 inch (sliced) fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Pour 8 cups of apple cider into a large pot.
Slice the orange into thin rounds and add them to the pot.
Add 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 5 allspice berries, and 2 star anise pieces to the pot.
Peel and slice a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger and add it to the cider mixture.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to enhance the sweetness of the cider.
Add 1 cup of water to the pot to slightly dilute the mixture for a smoother taste.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once it reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low and let the cider steep for 30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse thoroughly.
Strain the mulled cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices, orange slices, and ginger.
Serve the hot mulled apple cider immediately in mugs, optionally garnishing with a cinnamon stick or fresh orange slice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2550 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
