Best 2 Mulled Red Cider Recipes

Mulled red cider is a warm, spiced beverage, perfect for the holiday season. It is made with apple cider, spices, and sometimes fruit. The spices typically used in mulled red cider include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Other popular additions include ginger, orange peel, and star anise. Mulled red cider can be enjoyed on its own or served with a variety of desserts. It is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holidays.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

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.

RED CHRISTMAS PUNCH (HOT MULLED CIDER)

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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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use a good quality, unpasteurized cider. Pasteurization can kill off some of the beneficial bacteria and enzymes that contribute to the cider's flavor and health benefits.
Choose spices that you enjoy. Common spices used in mulled cider include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. However, you can also use other spices, such as cardamom, star anise, or allspice.
Don't overheat the cider. Heating the cider too high can cause it to lose its flavor and nutritional value. Aim to heat the cider to just below a simmer, around 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the cider steep for a while. Allowing the cider to steep for a period of time allows the spices to infuse their flavor into the cider. The longer you steep the cider, the more flavorful it will be.
Serve the cider warm. Mulled cider is best enjoyed warm. You can serve it in mugs or glasses, and you can garnish it with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange.

Conclusion:

Mulled cider is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for enjoying during the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like your cider sweet, spicy, or tart, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink, give mulled cider a try. You won't be disappointed!