“Mulled” simply means that the cider is heated with spice. If possible, use unpasteurized apple cider for best taste but regular apple juice will do in a pinch, given all then nice spices.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon (4 L / 16 cups) Apple Cider
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks, broken into 3-inch pieces
- 1 Star Anise
- 10 Cloves, whole
- 1 Orange sliced crosswise.
- Optional: Handful of Cranberries, whole
- Optional: Fresh Ginger (2-inch piece, peeled, and cut into thin slices)
- In a large stainless steel or enameled pot, combine all the ingredients. Slowly bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-proof pitcher and serve the mulled cider warm.
Note: You can also use a spice bag and just remove the spice bag when it is done simmering.
Serve in a mug with a cinnamon stick!
