Hot Mulled Cider Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is hot mulled cider made of? ›

Mulled apple cider is unfiltered apple juice that's been heated and flavored with mulling spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and allspice; and fruits like oranges, lemons, and apples. I'll also add a little dark rum if it's just us grown ups enjoying a round of apple cider co*cktails!

1. Combine apple juice or apple cider with cloves and cinnamon in a microwaveable mug, cup or glass. 2. Heat in the microwave oven, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes.

If you're serving out of a heat-safe pitcher, fill your pitcher and keep the remaining cider on the stove over very low heat. If you're using a slow-cooker, place the cider and cinnamon sticks into the slow cooker on high heat at least one hour before your guests arrive.

I prefer bourbon but whiskey or a dark rum with caramel flavors would also work wonderfully. What kind of bourbon goes in spiked apple cider? I used Makers Mark for this recipe which is one of my favorite bourbon brands. However, other brands I also recommend Four Roses or Woodford Reserve as other great options.

Between day 9 and 12 of active fermentation the cider loses all apple flavor and becomes bitter.

For these spiked apple cider co*cktails, I like using spiced rum the best. Bourbon is my second favorite. Vodka also works great, and tequila can be used too.

Storage: Mulled cider can be refrigerated for up to a week. Just bring it to a simmer before serving. Garnish: Orange wheels, a curled orange peel, thin apple slices, a cinnamon stick, or nothing at all.

Slow Cooker Mulled Cider

Cook on low for 4 hours. Strain out the oranges and spices. Return to the slow cooker and keep on low so it stays warm for serving.

What does warm apple cider do to your body? ›

Apple cider contains polyphenols, which are compounds in plants that act as antioxidants. They can help the body to fight against free radicals and cell damage, lowering your risk of certain types of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Polyphenols also help to ease inflammation in the body.

Heat gently and serve warm for an alternative festive hot tipple this season. Once open, refrigerate and drink within 2-3 days. Keep in a cool, dry place. Store out of direct sunlight.

Heat the apple cider, pour it into a thermal insulated beverage dispenser to keep it hot and invite guests to serve themselves. Once they pour their cider you add: 1 Tb Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup per 8oz of apple cider {or you can purchase the actual Cinnamon Dolce from Starbucks for more $} Top with whipped cream.

Leftover mulled cider will keep well under refrigeration for at least two weeks.

In addition to its delightful taste, mulled cider also offers health benefits, as the spices used, like cinnamon and cloves, are known for their antioxidant properties and potential anti-inflammatory effects. While mulled spice apple cider is a timeless classic, you can always add a fun twist to make it your own.

Mulled apple cider recipes often contain alcohol, but this is optional. A sweet apple cider base is sufficient. Many people add rum, bourbon or brandy to their mulled cider recipe to increase the warming properties and to make a festive alcoholic drink for the holidays.

With the goal of consuming the alcohol, any evaporated alcohol is a small affront to the holiday season. But fear not, hot cider, hot toddy, and mulled wine lovers: Around 85 percent of your beloved alcohol will survive the heating process.