Description
Warm Spiced Mulled Cider with Cinnamon Stick is the ultimate cozy beverage for chilly days. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this delightful drink wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. Perfect for autumn gatherings or quiet evenings at home, each sip offers a burst of rich flavors that will transport you to a festive wonderland. Serve it hot, garnished with orange slices and extra cinnamon sticks, to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Heat over medium until well mixed.
- Add orange slices and stir gently.
- Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes while stirring occasionally to release spice aromas.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Strain out the spices using a fine-mesh sieve before serving in mugs.
- Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks or orange slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg