Mulled Cider Recipes

Though apple cider is the main ingredient in this beverage, people tend to use apple juice, instead. This should not be the case since apple juice is a clear, filtered drink; apple cider is dark in color, and unfiltered.

When apple cider is mulled, the drink has a tangy flavor. The ones made with apple juice are much sweeter. This drink can bes made in a variety of ways. In some countries, it is considered as an alcoholic beverage. Nonetheless, there are also recipes that are specially meant for children.

Mulled cider is a beverage made by heating apple cider along with various spices, and sometimes sugar, too. Mulled spices give this drink its unique taste, which include nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.

Some people also use pre-made pumpkin pie spice. So, if you find mulled cider to be a drink worth making, here are some recipes on how to prepare this.

• 4 cups apple cider
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup honey
• ½ cup brandy
• 1 orange
• 6 to 8 whole cloves

Pour the apple cider in a nonstick saucepan and place it on the stove on low heat. Meanwhile, grate the orange skin and then pound the zest a little with a pestle, to help it release some of its aromatic oil. Add this to the warm cider.

Gradually put all the remaining ingredients in the saucepan, and continue to heat the mixture on a low flame. However, make sure to stir the contents, occasionally. When the mixture comes to a boil, transfer it to drinking mugs and serve hot.

• 4 cups apple cider
• ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon whole allspice
• 1½ cups cranberry juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ teaspoon whole cloves

Pour the apple cider and cranberry juice in a microwave-safe casserole dish and add the whole allspice, cinnamon, water, and cloves, to it. Cover the dish and place it in the microwave. Heat the mixture for 5 to 8 minutes on a high temperature. Strain the drink, pour it into drinking mugs, and serve hot.

These were some of the recipes for making mulled apple cider. It is usually served warm and hence, is a perfect drink for a chilly day. Moreover, it does not consume too much of your time and energy. So, try one of these recipes and enjoy this hot beverage.