Best Mulled Red Cider Recipes

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RED CHRISTMAS PUNCH (HOT MULLED CIDER)



Red Christmas Punch (hot mulled cider) image

We make this every Christmas, and it's a favorite with friends and family. Sometimes I vary the juices - you can use cranberry instead of cherry, or cranapple juice instead of apple cider.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 qt apple cider
1 qt cherry cider or juice
2 juice oranges
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together the ciders/juices in a large kettle over medium heat.
  • 2. Peel the zest off one orange in large strips. Place zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a double square of cheesecloth, and tie tightly. Place spice bag into the cider mixture.
  • 3. Heat the cider to serving temperature - like hot coffee or tea (do not boil). Barely simmer the punch for about 15 minutes.
  • 4. Juice the orange and add the juice to the cider. Halve and slice the remaining orange and float the slices on top of the hot punch. Serve hot with an orange slice and cinnamon stick if desired.

MULLED RED CIDER



Mulled Red Cider image

Red wine gives a rosy glow to this warm beverage. The spices are a wonderful complement to both the wine and cider. -Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Cinnamon sugar, optional
1-3/4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry red wine

Steps:

  • If desired, moisten the rims of seven mugs with water. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on a plate; dip rims in cinnamon sugar. Set mugs aside., In a large saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved., Add wine and heat through. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 10 minutes; strain. Serve in prepared mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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