Description
Mulled Apple Cider is the ultimate cozy drink for the holiday season. This warm, spiced beverage combines fresh apple cider with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and orange slices, creating an inviting fragrance that fills your home with festive cheer. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet evening by the fire, this easy-to-make drink is sure to become a seasonal favorite. In just a few simple steps, you can savor a delightful hug in a mug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1 orange, sliced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place them in a large pot.
- Pour in apple cider and add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange slices.
- Heat over medium heat until steaming; do not boil. Stir occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Strain into mugs to remove spices and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg