Mulling Mix for Cider

Hot Mulled Cider
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  • 25 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins,
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 cup (4 servings)
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By Linda Larsen

Updated 08/18/17

Add this wonderful Mulling Mix recipe of sugar and spices to apple cider or wine for a delicious hot winter beverage. This is the perfect way to make those cozy winter or holiday evenings even cozier with friends and family with some hot mulled cider. Add some cinnamon sticks as flavorful stirrers. 

What You'll Need

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. dried ground orange peel
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

How to Make It

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir with wire whisk until well blended.

2. Store in airtight containers in a cool place.

3. To make 1 serving of mulled cider or wine, place 1/4 cup mulling mix, 1 cup apple juice or wine, and 1/4 ​cup water in a small saucepan.

4. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 217
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 17 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 0 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)