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Gingerbread spiced cider served in a glass
Festive warming drink with gingerbread spices

Gingerbread spiced mulled cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
The white version of mulled wine, made from apples. Gingerbread spices (cloves, cinnamon, ginger, anise) go surprisingly well with apple, as they often meet in cakes too. This drink brings the scent of the holidays, and being cider-based, it is lighter and fruitier than its red wine counterparts. Slow infusion of spices is key to harmony.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 295 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International / Festive

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Mugs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Gluten (in gingerbread)
⚠️ Sulphites

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour the cider into the saucepan. Add the brown sugar, spice mix, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Tip: The molasses taste of brown sugar adds depth to the drink, which pairs well with the spices.
2 ✓

Stir, then heat over low heat, covered, for 10-15 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously!

Tip: Under the lid, essential oils in the steam drip back into the drink instead of evaporating into the kitchen.
3 ✓

Remove from the heat and let stand for another 2-3 minutes.

Tip: This resting helps the suspended spice particles settle to the bottom.
4 ✓

Strain through a fine sieve (you can even use a paper filter if spice dust bothers you) into mugs.

Tip: Spice dust can give a scratchy feeling in the throat; straining makes the sip smooth.
5 ✓

Top with whipped cream and place a small gingerbread figure on the rim or in the foam.

Tip: Don't soak the biscuit completely; it's best as a crunchy accompaniment.

Recipe FAQ

Spice mix or whole spices?
Whole spices (cinnamon stick, whole cloves) result in a cleaner drink. Ground spice mix (as in the recipe) is more intense but can form sediment, so it needs thorough straining.
How long should I heat it?
Only until it is hot through and the flavours meld. Prolonged boiling makes the drink taste like 'stewed fruit' and evaporates the alcohol.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Apple cider
  • 1 tsp Gingerbread spice mix
  • 20 g Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Grated orange zest
  • 1 pc Cinnamon stick (extra for flavour)
  • 5 pc Whole cloves
  • 100 ml Whipped cream
  • 2 pc Gingerbread biscuits (garnish)