Hot Mulled Cider
Transform chilly evenings into cozy moments with this Hot Mulled Cider recipe, a warm and spiced beverage that’s perfect for fall and winter gatherings. Made with crisp apple cider as the base, this festive drink infuses the bold flavors of cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh ginger, complemented by the citrusy brightness of orange slices studded with whole cloves. A touch of brown sugar or honey adds just the right amount of sweetness, while an optional splash of rum or bourbon turns it into a crowd-pleasing adult treat. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this aromatic cider fills your home with the comforting scents of the season. Serve it in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for a delightful way to warm up and celebrate the flavors of fall.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 orange
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 2 pods star anise
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 0.5 cups optional rum or bourbon
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a large pot or slow cooker and set it over medium heat.
Using a sharp knife, slice the orange into thin rounds, discarding any seeds.
Push the whole cloves into a few of the orange slices for easier removal later.
Add the orange slices (with and without cloves), cinnamon sticks, star anise, and nutmeg to the cider.
Peel the fresh ginger and slice it thinly. Add the ginger slices to the pot.
Sweeten the cider with brown sugar or honey, stirring to dissolve.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the cider to simmer gently for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to help distribute the flavors.
If using rum or bourbon, stir it into the cider just before serving.
Ladle the hot cider into mugs and serve warm. Optionally, garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.0 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2539 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.
