- Can I use cloudy apple juice?
- Yes, that makes the drink thicker and more substantial (alcohol-free punch). With cider, the result is cleaner and more translucent.
- Aren't cloves too strong?
- Eugenol in cloves is very intense and numbing. 3-4 pieces are plenty for half a litre, and it is important to remove them at the end.
Orange and cinnamon mulled cider
A drink evoking the atmosphere of winter markets, where the marriage of apple and orange is completed by cinnamon. This recipe is about layering aromas: the base is fruity cider, built upon by citrus acidity, then spicy warmth, finally closed by the softness of honey and cream. Not just a drink, but a complete dessert experience.
Ingredients
500
ml
Apple cider (dry or sweet)
50
ml
Fresh orange juice
1
strip
Orange peel (without white pith)
1
pc
Cinnamon stick
30
g
Honey
3
pc
Whole cloves
100
ml
Whipped cream
2
slices
Orange slices (garnish)
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Sieve
- Mugs
Allergen Information
Sulphites
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Pour the cider and orange juice into a saucepan.
Tip: The mixture of the two juices provides the base acid-sugar balance.
2
✓
Toss in the spices: orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat over medium heat.
Tip: Spices open up with heat. The essential oils from the orange peel will float on the surface.
3
✓
Keep at around 80°C for 10 minutes. Do not boil!
Tip: Boiling 'smashes' fruity aromas and evaporates the alcohol (if present).
4
✓
Remove from heat and stir in the honey.
Tip: Adding honey afterwards preserves its flavour and nutrients.
5
✓
Fish out the spices (or strain) and pour into mugs.
Tip: There is nothing worse than biting into a whole clove.
6
✓
Garnish with whipped cream and the fresh orange slice.
Tip: The contrast of cold cream and hot drink in the mouth is a special experience.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Apple cider (dry or sweet)
- 50 ml Fresh orange juice
- 1 strip Orange peel (without white pith)
- 1 pc Cinnamon stick
- 30 g Honey
- 3 pc Whole cloves
- 100 ml Whipped cream
- 2 slices Orange slices (garnish)