Best 10 Mulled Cider With Calvados Recipes

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Indulge in the warm embrace of mulled cider, an exquisite symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of cozy contentment. This classic libation is crafted with the finest ingredients, each contributing its unique charm to the enchanting blend. Savor the sweet and tangy notes of apple cider, as it dances harmoniously with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The addition of Calvados, a distinctive apple brandy from Normandy, France, elevates the cider to new heights, adding a touch of sophistication and depth. This recipe collection offers a delightful array of mulled cider variations, each with its own distinctive twist. From the traditional to the unexpected, these recipes will guide you in creating the perfect mulled cider to suit your preferences. Gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to warm your heart and soul.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MULLED CIDER ("WASSAIL")



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An old-fashioned Mulled Cider recipe makes the perfect fall and winter beverage!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Drinks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 gallon apple cider
1 tablespoon whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
4 orange slices
½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes. Ladle into mugs and serve warm. If you want to strain off bits of spices and fruit that are floating in the cider, you can pour the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g

MULLED CIDER



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer on the grates of the grill or over a burner. Divide among individual mugs and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 26 grams

HOT MULLED CIDER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 cups pure apple juice or fresh apple cider
Four 2-inch cinnamon sticks
2 oranges, peels and juice
8 whole cloves
6 star anise

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour into mugs and serve.

MULLED CIDER



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This is a recipe for a hot beverage we enjoy on cold winter evenings. When curled up with a good book in front of a blazing fire, nothing tastes better than cider. Preferably, it is made with cloudy, unfiltered sweet cider, the fresh juice of pressed apples, which I combine with cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks. After being steeped together like tea, the cloves and allspice come to the top and can be removed before serving, and the stick of cinnamon, which sinks to the bottom, can be served with the liquid. Add bourbon or rum if you wish.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 quarts unfiltered sweet cider
12 allspice berries
12 whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon, broken into pieces
6 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients but the bourbon in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the mixture is just below a boil. Cover, remove from the heat and let steep 5 minutes.
  • At that point, you will notice that the allspice and cloves have floated to the top; remove and discard them. Pour a tablespoon of bourbon, if desired, into each of six mugs and pour the cider mixture over it. Spoon a few cinnamon pieces into each mug, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MULLED CIDER



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This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who want it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MULLED CIDER WITH CALVADOS



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Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 whole allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 whole cloves
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
1/2 Granny Smith or other tart apple, cored and sliced thin
1/2 cup Calvados, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan stir together the cider, the brown sugar, the allspice, the nutmeg, the cloves, the cinnamon pieces, and the apple, simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, and stir in the Calvados. Heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot and discard the allspice, the cloves, and the cinnamon. Divide the mulled cider among heated mugs and garnish each drink with a few of the apple slices.

SLOW COOKER MULLED CIDER



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Planning a Christmas party? Let guests help themselves to this festive mulled cider - simply plug the slow cooker in and ladle into heatproof glasses

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Drink

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.5 litres dry cider
500ml apple juice
75g light brown soft sugar
1 orange, sliced
1⁄2 lemon, zest pared into strips
5 cloves
10 allspice berries
3 cardamom pods, bruised using a rolling pin
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
100ml calvados, apple or regular brandy

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients except the calvados in a slow cooker and cook for 1 hr on high or up to 4 hrs on low.
  • Just before serving, stir in the calvados. Ladle into heatproof glasses or cups to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

MULLED CIDER



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It's easy to make your own mulled cider. As well as fruit and spices, we've added extra apple brandy to our version of this delicious winter warmer

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Drink

Time 45m

Yield Makes 2 litres

Number Of Ingredients 8

1½ l dry cider
7 tbsp Calvados
400ml apple juice
75g dark brown sugar
zest 1 orange, pared into strips
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 tbsp allspice berries

Steps:

  • Pour the cider, Calvados, apple juice and sugar into a large saucepan, and gently heat to mull.
  • Add the orange zest and spices, bring to a simmer, then turn down and keep on a low heat for 20-30 mins. Ladle into glass mugs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar

MULLED CIDER



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No fall party would be complete without this warm, spicy classic, laced with maple syrup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups fresh apple cider
2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 orange or 2 tangerines (sliced)
1 medium apple or 4 Lady apples (sliced 1/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider, dry red wine, maple syrup, peppercorns, orange or tangerines, and apple(s) in a medium pot. Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Serve warm, in mugs.

MULLED CIDER WITH CALVADOS



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Apple     Fall     Winter     Cinnamon     Clove     Calvados     Nutmeg     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 whole allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 whole cloves
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
1/2 Granny Smith or other tart apple, cored and sliced thin
1/2 cup Calvados, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan stir together the cider, the brown sugar, the allspice, the nutmeg, the cloves, the cinnamon pieces, and the apple, simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, and stir in the Calvados. Heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot and discard the allspice, the cloves, and the cinnamon. Divide the mulled cider among heated mugs and garnish each drink with a few of the apple slices.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the spices and cider, the better your mulled cider will taste.
  • Choose a good quality Calvados. A good Calvados will add a smooth, rich flavor to your mulled cider.
  • Don't boil the cider. Boiling the cider will make it lose its flavor. Instead, heat it gently over low heat until it is just simmering.
  • Add the spices gradually. Start with a small amount of spices and add more to taste. This will help you avoid overpowering the cider with any one spice.
  • Let the cider mull for at least 30 minutes. This will give the spices time to infuse their flavor into the cider.
  • Serve the cider warm. Mulled cider is best served warm, so make sure to reheat it before serving if you have let it cool.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange peel. This will add a festive touch to your mulled cider.

Conclusion:

Mulled cider with Calvados is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for enjoying on a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting drink, give mulled cider with Calvados a try. You won't be disappointed!

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