Mulled Grape Cider Recipes

MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to simmer. Strain and serve.

MULLED GRAPE CIDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine grapes and 2 cups water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Press through a strainer; reserve juice and discard skins and seeds. , Pour juice through a double layer of cheesecloth into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Discard cloves and cinnamon sticks.

HOT GRAPE CIDER

Steps:

• In a slow cooker or medium stockpot, combine the grape juice, cinnamon, star anise, allspice, ginger and grapes. Bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let steep for at least 20 minutes before ladling into mugs.

MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

UPDATED MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Peel the skin from the orange leaving the bitter white pith behind. Stick the cloves into the skin. Squeeze the juice from the orange and add to the 2-3/4 cups orange juice. Place all ingredients into a large nonreactive pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and allow to stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm or cold.

OLD ENGLISH A HOT MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Mix the cider, juices, lemons, and oranges in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Tie ginger and spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to saucepan.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, 15 minute
• Remove spice bag.
• Stir in brandy.
• Serve warm in chafing dish or heat-proof punch bowl.
• Serves 36 (1/2 cup each).

HOT MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Place cloves, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick pieces in the center of a small piece of cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cheesecloth together and tie securely with kitchen string.
• Combine cider, brown sugar, and spice bag in a large kettle over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag.
• Serve in mugs with a lemon slice in each cup.

MULLED CIDER WITH FALL SPICES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring cider, lemon zest, and spices to a boil; cover, and remove from heat. Let steep at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours). Ladle carefully into mugs, leaving most of the solids behind.