Hot Mulled Cider Recipe
This festive Mulled Cider is a warm and cozy way to kick off the fall season. The apple cider is slowly simmered to infuse flavors of fresh citrus and seasonal spices like cinnamon and cloves.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 small orange sliced
- 1 small lemon sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise. Mix together, then add the sliced orange and lemon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 4-8 hours.
- Once it has finished cooking, strain through a piece of cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, then return to the pot.
- Ladle into mugs and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- To reheat: transfer to a large pot and reheat over medium until warmed through. For a single serving, reheat in a microwave on high for about 2 minutes, stirring in between.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.5mg