Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Warm up your senses with this comforting Hot Mulled Apple Cider, a quintessential fall and winter beverage brimming with cozy spices and citrusy sweetness. Made with 8 cups of apple cider, fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, star anise, and a hint of fresh ginger, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an aromatic masterpiece. A touch of brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness, while gentle simmering allows the flavors to meld into a perfectly spiced drink. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for serving at holiday gatherings or enjoying by the fireplace, this easy hot apple cider recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for a beautiful finishing touch. Perfect for keyword searches like "mulled cider recipe," "easy hot apple cider," and "spiced apple cider drink."

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider
• 1 whole orange
• 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
• 6 pieces whole cloves
• 5 pieces allspice berries
• 2 pieces star anise
• 1 inch (sliced) fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Pour 8 cups of apple cider into a large pot.

Step 2

Slice the orange into thin rounds and add them to the pot.

Step 3

Add 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 5 allspice berries, and 2 star anise pieces to the pot.

Step 4

Peel and slice a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger and add it to the cider mixture.

Step 5

Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to enhance the sweetness of the cider.

Step 6

Add 1 cup of water to the pot to slightly dilute the mixture for a smoother taste.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once it reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low and let the cider steep for 30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse thoroughly.

Step 9

Strain the mulled cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices, orange slices, and ginger.

Step 10

Serve the hot mulled apple cider immediately in mugs, optionally garnishing with a cinnamon stick or fresh orange slice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2168.4 grams (2168.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1125

Total Fat 5.10g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 100mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 275.30g	100%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 220.60g
Protein 5.90g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 417mg	32%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 2550mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.9%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 94.1%