Best Updated Mulled Cider Recipes

MULLED CIDER WITH FALL SPICES

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Heat up your holiday meal -- or any occasion -- with our spiced apple drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider (8 cups)
4 strips lemon zest
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole star anise (optional)
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring cider, lemon zest, and spices to a boil; cover, and remove from heat. Let steep at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours). Ladle carefully into mugs, leaving most of the solids behind.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 g

UPDATED MULLED CIDER

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This is great for trimming the tree. Serve cold or keep in a saucepan over very low heat or a slow cooker.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large orange
3 whole cloves
2 ¾ cups fresh orange juice
8 cups apple juice
¼ cup raisins
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

Peel the skin from the orange leaving the bitter white pith behind. Stick the cloves into the skin. Squeeze the juice from the orange and add to the 2-3/4 cups orange juice. Place all ingredients into a large nonreactive pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and allow to stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

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.