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Mulled Apple Cider

December 23, 2019 By Dianne 10 Comments

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mugs of mulled apple cider featureA mug of hot Mulled Apple Cider will keep you warm and cozy on cold snowy days. It’s spiced to perfection and super easy to make. This easy drink recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

cider from aboveMulled Apple Cider

It’s been cold and snowy here, and I’ve been craving warm drinks. I usually reach for a tea bag, but if I’m feeling extra adventurous, I’ll make cocoa. On a recent snow day, I noticed that there happened to be a bottle of apple cider in the fridge, and I just happened to have all the spices needed to make a mulled drink, so I decided to make a hot Mulled Apple Cider. This is a beverage I don’t make nearly enough.

mugFor me, hot spiced cider conjures up visions of snuggling with a cat or two in warm blankets on the sofa while reading a can’t-put-it-down novel as the snow piles up outside. On snowy days, you can put a pot of this Mulled Apple Cider on the stove to simmer while you’re outside shoveling snow, and it will be ready to warm you up when you come back in.

ingredientsMulling Spices

I’ve seen packages of mulling spices for sale in stores, but I usually use individual spices and throw things together. Blends can vary, but they frequently consist of cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, nutmeg, allspice, and peppercorns. Sometimes crystalized ginger and dried orange rinds are also added to the mix.

When I make mulled cider or wine, I use cinnamon sticks, anise, cloves, and nutmeg. Instead of dried citrus rinds, I use freshly sliced oranges and lemons. 

cider in potHow to Make Mulled Apple Cider

It’s super easy to make mulled cider!

  • First, you place everything together in a pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil.
  • Then, you reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Finally, you strain the mixture, pour it into mugs, and enjoy!

serving ciderI like to serve mugs of hot cider along with pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving dessert, and I also like to have a pot of it simmering during Christmas events, like tree-trimming parties and cookie swaps. There’s really no winter event that wouldn’t benefit from a mug of spiced cider!

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Mulled Apple Cider

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword mulled cider
Yields 4 cups
Calories 77 kcal
Author Dianne

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 nutmeg cracked
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain and serve warm.

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If you enjoyed this recipe, you may also enjoy:

  • Gingerbread Tea Latte
  • Apple Cider Sangria
  • Mulled Wine
  • Christmas Cocktails

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Filed Under: Vegan Drink Recipes, Vegan Holiday Recipes, Vegan Recipes Tagged With: apple cider, Drinks, gluten free, hot cider, Mulled Apple Cider, plant-based, Vegan, vegetarian, winter drink

About Dianne

Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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  1. Melissa Huggins says

    January 18, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    This looks so cozy and delicious! I love mulled apple cider and I really need to make it more. It doesn’t snow here, but it’s perfect for the recent rainy days 🙂

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      January 18, 2017 at 5:53 PM

      Thanks, Melissa! Yes, it’s perfect for rainy days, too!

      Reply
  2. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

    January 19, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    This looks so delicious and warming! I haven’t had apple cider in forever!

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    • Dianne says

      January 19, 2017 at 5:06 PM

      Thank you, Mary Ellen. You need to make some! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    January 19, 2017 at 11:36 PM

    Yum! I can’t wait to try this cider!

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      January 22, 2017 at 9:52 PM

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Jenn says

    January 22, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    I could have used a big steaming mug of this cider this morning when I woke up and realized we forgot to turn the heat back on last night. Brrrrrr. Looks so good!

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      January 22, 2017 at 9:53 PM

      Oh no! I hope it didn’t take too long to warm up.

      Reply
  5. Mel | avirtualvegan.com says

    January 22, 2017 at 5:05 PM

    I love mulled apple cider! A pot of this warming on the stove is almost worth shovelling snow for!

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      January 22, 2017 at 9:53 PM

      It’s true!

      Reply

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