Mulled Cider

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This mulled cider is an apple cider that is infused with warm spices and citrus. Ladle up a cup today and sip and enjoy this cider drink! You can make this in a crockpot or on the stovetop for a fall drink recipe you will want to make over and over again.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings cups

Calories 95kcal

Author Kelsey

Ingredients

8 cups fresh apple cider
1 1/2 ” fresh ginger peeled and sliced
1 orange sliced
6 cinnamon sticks
1 Tablespoon whole cloves
5 Star Anise
2 whole nutmeg optional

Instructions

Start by adding your apple cider into the crockpot. You can pour into a pot on the stove as well.
Add in your cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, fresh ginger, star Anise, and cloves along with the sliced orange.
Cover and cook 3-4 hours in the crockpot. Or if on the stove bring to a boil, then drop to simmer and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once done, strain off the spices in a strainer or use a cheesecloth.
Then pour your mulled cider in mugs and top with fresh apple slices, orange slices, or even cinnamon sticks.

Notes

I found the apple cider sweet enough on its own, but you can optionally add 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey.
Store in the fridge for up to three days.
Can be served cold or hot. If served cold try adding ice to the mulled cider for a fun iced drink.
Feel free to play around with the number of spices added in case you want to bring or tone down flavors.
You can double this recipe if you have a larger pot for the stove or crockpot that will hold a double batch.
You can make this a day in advance. Just ensure you strain off spices and then store in the fridge until you are ready. Then heat up and serve or pour into glasses chilled.
If you want to make this into a mulled cider cocktail then add some bourbon or vodka to the glass and pour a cup. I like to add alcohol to the cup vs pouring into the whole slow cooker. It will store better if the two stays separated.
You can also add ginger ale or even a lemon-lime soda into the cold mulled cider for a sparkling mulled cider drink for kids.

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