Spicy Mulled Cider
Cozy up with a mug of this Spicy Mulled Cider, a warming and aromatic drink perfect for chilly days or holiday gatherings. Bursting with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, this recipe takes traditional apple cider to the next level with a zesty twist of fresh ginger and orange slices. A touch of brown sugar and vanilla extract adds a luscious sweetness, while a hint of cayenne pepper provides an unexpected kick of heat. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this drink is a breeze to prepare and guaranteed to fill your home with the irresistible scent of fall spices. Serve it warm, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for a festive and crowd-pleasing treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 2 pods Star anise
- 8 pieces Whole cloves
- 6 pieces Allspice berries
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 whole (sliced into rounds) Orange
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a large pot or slow cooker.
Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, allspice berries, and sliced fresh ginger to the cider.
Add the orange slices, brown sugar, ground nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, stirring to combine.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat to maintain the simmer and allow the cider to heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After the cider has simmered and become infused with the spices, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove spices and orange slices, if desired.
Serve the mulled cider warm in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.2 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2582 mg | 55% | |
*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.
