Slow Cooker Mulled Cider
This Slow Cooker Mulled Cider is the easiest drink to make for a crowd for your holiday celebrations. Simply combine apple cider, orange juice, and holiday spices, then let the slow cooker do the work. You can keep it non-alcoholic or add some liquor options for guests on the side.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice
- 5 star anise
- 1 orange sliced
- Garnish options: cinnamon sticks, orange slices, apple slices, fresh whipped cream or mug cookies
Instructions
- To a slow cooker, add apple cider, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and star anise. Whisk until combined.
- Add orange slices on top. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Before serving, strain and remove the spices and orange slices. Add fresh orange and/or apple slices if desired.
- Ladle into mugs and garnish as desired.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Adjust Sweetness. Use more or less brown sugar depending on your sweetness preference. Honey or maple syrup can also be used in place of brown sugar.
- Spice Variations. Add sliced fresh ginger, cardamom, a splash of vanilla, or a pinch of nutmeg for different flavor options.
- Make It Spiked. For adults, you can add alcohol either in it or on the side. Bourbon, whiskey, brandy, vodka, red wine or spiced rum are popular requests. Serving it on the side would allow your guests to add their desired amount.
- Juice Options. You can use cranberry juice along with or instead of orange juice. If your store doesn't have cider, you can also use apple juice as base. It will be less tangy, have a lighter, sweeter flavor, and may also lack some of the richness that unfiltered cider adds.
Serving and Storage
When serving, keep it in the slow cooker on the “warm” setting for up to 4 hours during your party. Store leftover mulled cider in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving. If you’d like to freeze it, simply strain any spices from the cider, pour in freezer-safe containers, and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge when ready to reheat.Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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