Festive Cran-Apple Mulled Cider

Nothing says fall like a warm, comforting mulled apple-cranberry cider. The tartness of cranberry juice cocktail adds a delightful twist to the classic apple cider, while the fragrant spices of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, along with a hint of orange zest, create a cozy and inviting aroma. This quick and easy recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, not only warms you up but also fills your home with a divine scent. It's the perfect beverage to enjoy during the crisp autumn evenings or serve at fall gatherings.

Festive Cran-Apple Mulled Cider

A warm and comforting mulled apple-cranberry cider with fragrant spices, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 0.50 cup Apple cider
  • 0.50 fl oz Cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 tsp Unpacked brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Ground allspice
  • a Pinch of Ground cloves
  • 1 tsp Orange zest
  • 1 Cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, brown sugar, allspice, cloves, and orange zest.
  2. Bring the mixture to a slow boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to simmer and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Strain the mulled cider into a mug and serve.