Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

Name: Mulled Apple Cider
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 8 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups apple cider; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries; 1 orange, sliced into rounds; 1 apple, sliced (optional, for garnish)

American · Beverage · 25 min total

Mulled Apple Cider recipe videos

Warm up with this aromatic mulled apple cider, infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange for a cozy, festive drink.

5
min prep

20
min cook

8
servings

120
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 apple, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Combine apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange slices in a large pot.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or directly into mugs.
Garnish with apple slices if desired. Serve warm.

Tips

Can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit any spirits; for an adult version, add 1/2 cup rum or bourbon after straining.

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