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5 from 26 votes

Mulled Cider

This delicious Mulled Cider recipe is the taste of autumn and winter in a mug. So easy to make and enjoy with friends.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Family Food
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

  • 1 litre Cider
  • 1 Orange
  • 5 Star anise
  • 3 Cinnamon sticks
  • 3 Lemon and Ginger tea bags
  • 200 ml Brandy (Optional)

To serve - per glass

  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Star anise
  • 1 slice Orange

Instructions

  • Set your slow cooker on to it its "low" setting. 
  • Pour all of the cider into the slow cooker pot. 
  • Add the orange cut in half, star anise, cinnamon sticks, tea bags and stir. 
  • Place the lid onto the the slow cooker and leave for three hours, stirring occasionally. 
  • Strain the cider through a sieve to remove any unwanted bits (or scoop them out).
  • Stir in the brandy or rum. (See Note 1.)
  • Ladle into heat proof glasses or mugs (or leave to stay warm in the slow cooker).
  • Add one cinnamon stick, a large slice of orange, and two star anise to each glass.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1 - Brandy
You can either add this in with the cider and allow it to cook, for a less strong alcoholic drink. If you prefer the alcohol 'kick' add it at the end, just before serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg