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Clove spiced cider in a mug
Warm and spiced cider perfect for cold days

Classic Clove & Orange Mulled Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
Spiced (mulled) cider dates back to medieval English 'Wassailing' traditions, when people drank to the health of apple trees. This drink is essentially a spice extract: the warm liquid draws out the fragrant oils (eugenol) from the cloves, which is not only delicious but also has a slightly numbing, warming effect.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 170 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Anglo-Saxon

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium saucepan
  • Knife, cutting board
  • Fine mesh strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the orange and slice it into quarter-inch rounds.

Tip: The oils in the peel provide the citrus scent that balances the heaviness of the spices.
2 ✓

Put the cider, orange, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt into a saucepan. Heat slowly.

Tip: Be careful with nutmeg, it's very intense! A pinch is enough.
3 ✓

Keep the liquid below boiling point (around 175°F / 80°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Tip: This is 'extraction'. Heat and time work for you. If you boil it, the aromas will evaporate.
4 ✓

Remove from heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.

Tip: This preserves the beneficial properties of the honey.
5 ✓

Strain the drink, discard the spices, and serve hot.

Tip: Leaving the spices in can lead to 'over-extraction': the drink becomes bitter and pungent.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it cloudy?
If you boil it, the pectin in the apples can precipitate. It's fine, the taste is the same, it's just an aesthetic flaw.
How long does it keep?
2-3 days in the fridge, but remove the spices, otherwise it will become too strong and bitter.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart Apple Cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1 pc Orange (organic)
  • 2 pcs Cinnamon Sticks
  • 8 pcs Whole Cloves
  • 1 pinch Grated Nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt