Mulled Cider
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Mulled Cider
Description
This Mulled Cider recipe combines cider and apple juice with fresh orange slices and juice, quartered apples, a packet of mulled spices, brown sugar, and dark rum. These ingredients are simmered together gently over low heat to infuse the cider with the warm flavors of spices and fruit. The method involves a 10-15 minute simmer followed by straining to remove the spices, ensuring a clear, smooth drink without unwanted solids like cloves.
The drink offers a balance of sweetness from the brown sugar and apples, tanginess from the oranges, and depth from the dark rum and mulled spices. It provides warmth and comfort on cold nights and can be a special adult beverage for outdoor or indoor gatherings.
A splash of cranberry juice can be added for an additional flavor dimension. Careful simmering, rather than boiling, preserves the delicate flavors and prevents harsh alcohol notes from evaporation or burning.
Ingredients
- 1.5 litre Cider
- 1 orange Juice and then sliced
- 300 ml apple juice
- 1 pack mulled spices
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 apple Quartered
- 75 ml dark rum
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a large pan.
- Simmer over a low heat for 10-15 minutes. Pass through a sieve and serve.
Notes
- This recipe is well suited for making during camping trips to provide warmth on cool evenings.
- Adding a splash of cranberry juice can enhance the flavor profile with brightness.
- Mulled spice packets contain potent spices, so there’s no need to add extra to avoid overwhelming the drink.
- It is important to strain out all solid spices after simmering to prevent biting into whole cloves or other spices.
- Keep the mixture at a gentle simmer without boiling to maintain the smoothness and flavor balance of the cider and rum.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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