MULLED RED CIDER

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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

Ingredients

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.