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Mulled Apple Cider

An easy, warm, and delicious apple cider drink with cinnamon, cardamom, and more. We also show you how to make a spiked version.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon apple cider see note
  • 3 cinnamon sticks see note
  • 4 whole cardamom seeds
  • ¼ cup allspice berries
  • 2 tablespoon whole cloves
  • ⅓ cup dried orange peel
  • FOR SPIKED CIDER
  • 1 to 2 ounces whiskey (optionasee note

Instructions

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  1. Pour the cider in a large pot and bring to a low boil. Immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer and add the mulling spices (see note). Simmer for 30 minutes and use a fine mesh sieve/colander to strain the spices.

Notes

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • Freeze in an ice cube tray to make flavored ice cubes. 
  • NUTRITION DISCLAIMERYou can use apple juice to make this; however, the flavor won’t be as rich.Feel free to use store-bought mulling spices, just follow the instructions on the packet for measurements.Rum is also delicious in cider.If you don’t want to strain the spices you can wrap them in a cheese cloth or put them in a nut milk bag.A small serving size is 8 oz and a large is 12 oz.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8oz Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 223mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Serving 8oz
Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 223mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.