Mulled Apple Cider

overhead view of two glasses of mulled cider on a table

5 from 3 votes

Looking for a perfect way to warm up this holiday season? Try our mulled apple cider. Make it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beverage, easy fruit drink, holiday recipe, hot drink

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
5 whole star anise optional
sugar, to taste optional

Instructions

Pour all of the juices into a large dutch oven or slow cooker. Add the ground and whole spices.
Set the slow cooker or stovetop to low. Allow the drink to simmer and heat through, which will take about 45 minutes on the stovetop or up to 2 hours in a slow cooker.
Add 1/4 cup sugar if you'd like to add sweetness.
Serve warm.
Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

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The calories shown are based on the recipe making 12 drinks, with 1 serving being about 8 ounces of mulled cider. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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