Hot Mulled Cider Recipes

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, allspice, 1 teaspoon cloves, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and apple cider in large saucepan.
• Bring to boiling.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Strain to remove spices.
• Serve in mugs with clove-studded orange wedges.

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, add the apple cider. Stir in the brown sugar, allspice and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil.
• Stick the pointy ends of the cloves into the orange so that just the buds of the cloves are visible. The entire orange should be covered with the cloves.
• Add the orange to the cider and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
• Serve in warm mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish. For adults, add bourbon to the cider.

Steps:

• Special equipment: a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker and a cheesecloth square
• Combine the apple cider, hard cider, calvados, lemon juice and honey in a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker. Place the cinnamon, cloves and star anise in a square of cheesecloth, tie the ends together to close and toss in the slow cooker. Heat on high to bring to a simmer. Then turn to the warm/hold setting. Serve the cider in a mug with a cinnamon stick.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer on the grates of the grill or over a burner. Divide among individual mugs and serve hot.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine cider and brown sugar.
• For spice bag: Place all spices in a cheesecloth or muslin bag and secure.
• Add spice bag to cider mixture and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard spice bag.
• Serve cider in mugs with a clove studded orange wedge and a cinnamon stirrer.

Steps:

• In covered 6-quart saucepot or kettle, simmer 2 cups apple cider, water, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks for 10 minutes.
• Add remaining apple cider and brown sugar; heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
• Keep warm, do not boil.
• Serve in cups or mugs.
• Garnish with cinnamon stick.

Steps:

• Pour the cider, Calvados, apple juice and sugar into a large saucepan, and gently heat to mull.
• Add the orange zest and spices, bring to a simmer, then turn down and keep on a low heat for 20-30 mins. Ladle into glass mugs to serve.

Steps:

• Place cloves, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick pieces in the center of a small piece of cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cheesecloth together and tie securely with kitchen string.
• Combine cider, brown sugar, and spice bag in a large kettle over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag.
• Serve in mugs with a lemon slice in each cup.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine wine, apple cider, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat (but do not boil).
• Add honey, to taste, and garnish with a lemon slice.
• Serve hot.