- What honey should I use?
- I recommend wildflower or linden honey. Rapeseed honey is bland, and acacia can be too sweet here.
- Can I make it in advance?
- Yes, in fact, it's even more delicious reheated the next day because the spices continue to work in it.
Classic honey & cinnamon mulled cider
This is the 'base' winter cider recipe, the classic everyone looks for when the cold sets in. Its secret lies in its simplicity and quality ingredients. The scent of cinnamon and cloves fills the kitchen, instantly creating a homely atmosphere. Not overthought, just pure, spiced apple experience.
Ingredients
1000
ml
apple cider
2
whole
cinnamon sticks
4
tbsp
honey
1
whole
orange
6
whole
cloves
1
pinch
salt
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Sieve
Allergen Information
Sulphur dioxide
Instructions
1
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Wash the orange thoroughly and slice into rounds. Leave the peel on; the scents are in there!
Tip: Use unwaxed (organic) oranges so you don't cook chemicals into the drink.
2
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Put the cider, cinnamon, cloves, orange slices, and salt into the saucepan.
Tip: Never skip salt even in sweet drinks, as it 'opens up' the flavours.
3
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Warm over very low heat for approx. 15 minutes. It should just simmer, not bubble vigorously.
Tip: Slow, gentle warming (infusion) helps the spices penetrate the juice deeply without evaporating the liquid.
4
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Remove from the heat, and only then stir in the honey.
Tip: If you put honey in boiling liquid, it loses beneficial enzymes and aromas. Add it below 60 degrees.
5
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Strain (or fish out the spices) and serve hot.
Tip: If making for adults, a splash of dark rum or brandy suits it very well.
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Ingredients
- 1000 ml apple cider
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 whole orange
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 pinch salt