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Gingerbread Spiced Cider served in a glass
Festive warming drink with gingerbread spices

Gingerbread Spiced Mulled Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
The white version of mulled wine, made with apples. Gingerbread spices (cloves, cinnamon, ginger, anise) pair surprisingly well with apple, as they often meet in pies too. This drink brings the scent of the holidays and, being cider-based, is lighter and fruitier than its red wine counterparts. Slow extraction of spices is key to harmony.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 295 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International / Festive

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Mugs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat (in gingerbread)

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour cider into the saucepan. Add brown sugar, spice mix, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Tip: The molasses flavor of brown sugar adds depth that pairs well with spices.
2 ✓

Stir and heat on low, covered, for 10-15 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously!

Tip: The lid ensures volatile essential oils drip back into the drink instead of scenting your kitchen.
3 ✓

Remove from heat and let sit for another 2-3 minutes.

Tip: This rest helps suspended spice particles settle to the bottom.
4 ✓

Strain through a fine mesh sieve (or paper filter if spice dust bothers you) into mugs.

Tip: Spice dust can feel scratchy in the throat; straining makes the sip smooth.
5 ✓

Top with whipped cream and place a small gingerbread figure on the rim or in the foam.

Tip: Don't soak the cookie completely; it's best crunchy.

Recipe FAQ

Spice mix or whole spices?
Whole spices (cinnamon stick, whole cloves) yield a cleaner drink. Ground spice mixes (as in this recipe) are more intense but can leave sediment, so strain thoroughly.
How long should I heat it?
Only until it's hot and flavors meld. Prolonged boiling makes it taste like stewed fruit compote and evaporates alcohol.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 1 tsp Gingerbread Spice Mix
  • 1-2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick (extra flavor)
  • 5 whole Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Whipped Cream
  • 2 whole Gingerbread Cookies (garnish)