Best 11 Updated Mulled Cider Recipes

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In the heart of the autumn season, when the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, there's nothing quite like the comforting warmth of a traditional mulled cider. This classic beverage, often associated with holiday gatherings and festive occasions, can be elevated to a new level with a few modern twists and innovative ingredients. Discover how to create an updated mulled cider that blends the timeless flavors of the original with exciting contemporary touches, resulting in a delightful and memorable drink that will impress your friends and family this season.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MULLED CIDER



Mulled Cider image

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

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.

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

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



Mulled Cider image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups apple cider
1 orange
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 star anise

Steps:

  • Put the cider in a large saucepan. Strip the peel from the orange in long strips with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to take off the bitter white pith. Add to the pan. Then squeeze the orange juice into the cider (straining out the seeds). Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
  • Heat cider over medium heat, then simmer very gently until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Serve.
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MULLED CIDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh apple cider
6 cloves, plus more for garnish
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise
Zest of 1 orange, plus wedges for garnish
2 ounces Grade A pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Boil the cider to 175 degrees F.
  • Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise and orange zest. Remove from the heat and add the maple syrup. Stir.
  • Strain the cider into mugs. Garnish with orange wedges studded with cloves.

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

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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



Updated Mulled Cider image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cider

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.n

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

UPDATED MULLED CIDER



Updated Mulled Cider image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cider

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.n

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



Mulled Cider image

This is a recipe for a hot beverage we enjoy on cold winter evenings. When curled up with a good book in front of a blazing fire, nothing tastes better than cider. Preferably, it is made with cloudy, unfiltered sweet cider, the fresh juice of pressed apples, which I combine with cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks. After being steeped together like tea, the cloves and allspice come to the top and can be removed before serving, and the stick of cinnamon, which sinks to the bottom, can be served with the liquid. Add bourbon or rum if you wish.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 quarts unfiltered sweet cider
12 allspice berries
12 whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon, broken into pieces
6 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients but the bourbon in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the mixture is just below a boil. Cover, remove from the heat and let steep 5 minutes.
  • At that point, you will notice that the allspice and cloves have floated to the top; remove and discard them. Pour a tablespoon of bourbon, if desired, into each of six mugs and pour the cider mixture over it. Spoon a few cinnamon pieces into each mug, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

UPDATED MULLED CIDER



Updated Mulled Cider image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cider

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.n

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

UPDATED MULLED CIDER



Updated Mulled Cider image

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     Cider

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

UPDATED MULLED CIDER



Updated Mulled Cider image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cider

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.n

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

Tips for Making Perfect Mulled Cider:

- Choose the right cider: Use a high-quality, fresh apple cider for the best flavor. Avoid using cider that is too sweet or too tart. - Simmer, don't boil: Bring the cider to a simmer over medium heat and maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process. Boiling the cider will cause the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to become harsh. - Use a variety of spices: The traditional spices used in mulled cider include cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. You can also add other spices to taste, such as ginger, cardamom, or orange peel. - Sweeten to taste: If you find that your mulled cider is too tart, you can sweeten it with honey, maple syrup, or sugar. Add the sweetener gradually and taste the cider as you go to avoid making it too sweet. - Garnish and serve: Serve the mulled cider hot in mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, a slice of orange, or a dollop of whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Mulled cider is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for enjoying on a cold winter day. With its warm, spiced flavor and inviting aroma, it is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. So next time you're looking for a special drink to serve at your next gathering, give mulled cider a try. Your friends and family are sure to love it!

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