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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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
Directions
Step 1
Pour 8 cups of apple cider into a large pot.
Step 2
Slice the orange into thin rounds and add them to the pot.
Step 3
Add 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 5 allspice berries, and 2 star anise pieces to the pot.
Step 4
Peel and slice a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger and add it to the cider mixture.
Step 5
Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to enhance the sweetness of the cider.
Step 6
Add 1 cup of water to the pot to slightly dilute the mixture for a smoother taste.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Strain the mulled cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices, orange slices, and ginger.
Step 10
Serve the hot mulled apple cider immediately in mugs, optionally garnishing with a cinnamon stick or fresh orange slice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2168.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1124.5 |
| Total Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 99.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 275.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 220.6g | |
| Protein 5.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 416.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2550.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories