Name: Mulled Apple Cider
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp whole cloves (5-6 pieces); 3-4 anise stars; The seeds from one vanilla pod; The peel from 1/2 lemon; 2 organic tangerines (cut into rounds); 1 tbsp organic raw honey; 4 cups freshly squeezed apple juice

Christmas is right around the corner, and all I’m thinking about now are decorations, reindeers, wrapping presents, and snow, a lot of snow. Which I don’t think we’ll be getting over here, but at least it’s snowing in my imagination. I’ve got a lovely scene in my head where we open presents while sipping a warm, comforting glass of mulled apple cider, munching on some seasonal fudge, with a gorgeous white, snowy background. And if snow is missing, this winter drink is definitely something I can make!

Mulled Apple Cider with Tangerine

You can use mulling spices for almost any liquid you have in mind, but nothing tastes more Christmasy than a cup of cinnamon and clove-flavored apple cider. Sometimes the best memories come from simple things, like baking bread or roasting root veggies and filling the whole house with delicious flavors. And a simple drink can instantly give you the feeling of belonging, the feeling of home. What’s more, your entire home will smell amazing when you make this!

You can certainly buy apple cider and a mulling spice blend (and no one is going to blame you for it if you’re running out of time), but preparing everything at home is almost like a meditation process. It keeps you focused on the present moment, it makes you think of your loved ones and it makes you feel complete. And nothing beats the nice, pulpy texture you get from juicing apples yourself!

Here’s how we made our mulled apple cider:

Mulled Apple Cider

Warming and comforting, this deliciously flavored mulled apple cider is the best drink for serving on Christmas day.

Course Drinks

Cuisine vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 3

Author Ana Stanciu

Ingredients

1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp whole cloves 5-6 pieces
3-4 anise stars
The seeds from one vanilla pod
The peel from 1/2 lemon
2 organic tangerines cut into rounds
1 tbsp organic raw honey
4 cups freshly squeezed apple juice

Instructions

Add all the ingredients except honey in a medium sauce pan , bring to boil and then cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
Remove from the heat and let cool until comfortable to drink.
Add the organic honey, mix to combine, then pour into serving glasses, garnishing them with some of the mulling ingredients, and serve warm.