Best Fireside Mulled Cider Recipes

MULLED CIDER

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This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who want it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

Steps:

Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MULLED CIDER

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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer on the grates of the grill or over a burner. Divide among individual mugs and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 26 grams