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Cozy Homemade Mulling Spice Cider Recipe: Your Ultimate Fall Drink

Whip up this easy mulling spice cider recipe for a warm, comforting, and aromatic fall beverage. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups 64 oz good quality apple cider (not apple juice)
  • 1 orange sliced thinly
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2-3 star anise pods optional, for an extra layer of flavor
  • Sweetener to taste e.g., maple syrup, brown sugar, honey - optional

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice berries, sliced ginger (if using), and star anise (if using).
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Do NOT let it boil, as boiling can diminish the fresh apple flavor.
  3. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the cider steep for at least 20-30 minutes. The longer it steeps, the more intense the spice flavors will become.
  4. Taste the cider. If you prefer it sweeter, stir in your chosen sweetener (maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey) until dissolved.
  5. Carefully strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot or directly into mugs to remove the spices and orange slices.
  6. Serve the mulling spice cider hot, ladling it into mugs.