How to Make Mulled Cider
Nothing takes the chill out of a brisk night like this winter favorite.
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You Will Need
- A large pot
- A qt. of fresh apple cider
- A cinnamon stick
- 2 brown sugar
- 1 tsp. whole cloves
- 1 tsp. whole allspice
- A strainer
- And 4 mugs or cups
- A piece of cheesecloth
- Some string
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 rum, whiskey, or brandy
Steps
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Step 1
Boil cider, sugar, cinnamon, cloves & allspice
Pour the cider and brown sugar into a large pot. Add the cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Bring it to a boil.
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Tying the cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in cheesecloth makes straining at the end easier.
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Step 2
Simmer on low heat
Once the mixture is boiling and the brown sugar has fully dissolved, lower the heat to a simmer.
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For extra zip, add the zest of one lemon.
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Step 3
Simmer for 30 minutes
Allow the cider to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Strain into mugs & add alcohol
When the cider is ready, turn off the heat and strain the mixture into four mugs. For an added kick, add a dash of rum, whiskey, or brandy--that'll really warm you up.
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Research shows that cloudy apple cider has much more antioxidants than the clear kind.
