- Can I use apple juice?
- Yes, unfiltered apple juice is perfect for a non-alcoholic version. Skip the honey as juice is sweet enough.
Hot Mulled Apple Cider
Liquid comfort for winter nights. Apple acidity and sugar carry warm spices perfectly. Slow heating allows flavors to diffuse without 'cooking' the cider into apple sauce.
Ingredients
1
quart
Apple Cider (unfiltered)
2
sticks
Cinnamon
4
whole
Cloves
1
whole
Orange (sliced)
2
tbsp
Honey (optional)
1
pinch
Ground Nutmeg
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Equipment Needed
- Pot
- Ladle
Instructions
1
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Pour cider into a pot, add whole spices and orange slices.
Tip: Use whole spices to keep the drink clear, not gritty.
2
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Heat gently until simmering, do not boil.
Tip: Boiling ruins delicate apple aromatics.
3
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Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
Tip: Steeping releases oils from the spices.
4
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Taste, sweeten if needed, strain and serve.
Tip: Add honey last to preserve its enzymes.
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Ingredients
- 1 quart Apple Cider (unfiltered)
- 2 sticks Cinnamon
- 4 whole Cloves
- 1 whole Orange (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Honey (optional)
- 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg