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Honey Vanilla Cider served in a glass
Winter warming drink with honey and vanilla

Cozy Honey Vanilla Mulled Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
If apple pie were drinkable, it would taste like this. The round, sweet scent of vanilla and the floral notes of honey temper the sharp acidity of apple cider. This is a 'comfort drink' that soothes and pampers. Patience is key with vanilla; let the pod steep in the warm liquid, as the true flavors come from the seeds and pod, not just extract.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 295 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Knife (for vanilla bean)
  • Whisk
  • Mugs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the black seeds with the back of a knife. Don't throw away the pod!

Tip: The seeds hold the most intense flavor, but the pod is also full of aromatics extractable by heat.
2 ✓

Place the cider in a saucepan. Add the vanilla seeds, the scraped pod, cinnamon stick, and pinch of nutmeg.

Tip: Start heating the spices with the cold liquid to allow time for extraction.
3 ✓

Heat until simmering (approx. 175-195°F), then hold at this temperature for 10 minutes.

Tip: Work on low heat to concentrate flavors rather than evaporating them.
4 ✓

Remove from heat, fish out the cinnamon and vanilla pod, then stir in the honey.

Tip: Honey melts instantly in the hot liquid.
5 ✓

Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream.

Tip: Tiny black vanilla specs in the foam or drink are a sign of quality.
6 ✓

If you have another vanilla bean, use it for garnish, or sprinkle with a little cinnamon.

Tip: Scent is the first thing that hits you before you drink.

Recipe FAQ

Is vanilla sugar okay?
In a pinch, yes, but real vanilla bean or high-quality extract offers much deeper complexity. Vanilla sugar often contains synthetic vanillin.
Why nutmeg?
In small amounts, nutmeg acts as a 'catalyst' for milky, creamy flavors (like vanilla), enhancing them.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 bean Vanilla Bean (or 1 tsp Extract)
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Whipped Cream