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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Apple cider, orange, cinnamon, clove, star anise. Big-batch autumn warmer. Bonfire-appropriate, dinner-party ready, winter-coat-and-gloves friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1 l Apple Cider
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 6 whole Cloves
  • 3 Star Anise
  • 1 tsp Allspice Berries
  • 30 ml Maple Syrup optional
  • Cinnamon Stick

Instructions

  • Combine everything in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Simmer (do not boil) for 20 minutes.
  • Strain and serve in mugs.
  • Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and a fresh orange slice.

Notes

Serves 6. Don't boil or the cider goes flat. Low and slow.
CourseBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
CuisineBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
KeywordBeverage Recipe, Cocktail Recipe, Drink Recipe

How to make a Mulled Apple Cider Mocktail

Apple cider, orange, cinnamon, clove, star anise. Big-batch autumn warmer. Bonfire-appropriate, dinner-party ready, winter-coat-and-gloves friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1L unsweetened apple cider
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 tsp allspice berries
  • 30ml maple syrup (optional)
  • Garnish cinnamon stick and orange slice

Instructions

  1. Combine everything in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Simmer (do not boil) for 20 minutes.
  3. Strain and serve in mugs.
  4. Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and a fresh orange slice.

Three notes worth knowing

Serves 6. Don't boil or the cider goes flat. Low and slow.

When to drink a Mulled Apple Cider Mocktail

Any time you want the ritual without the aftermath. Brunch, post-work, Dry January, designated driver, pregnancy, or just not in the mood to drink tonight.