Mulled Cider – Slow Cooker
Everyone is different… some enjoy cold months while others prefer warm, hot months. David and I have a hard time coping with the cold and when we can, we take off to nice, warm tropical destinations. I don’t know if we are getting “soft” as we are getting older but it seems harder to deal with the cold year after year…
I cook and bake a lot during the cold months. The oven works full-time, keeping the house warm along with the nice aromas floating around. I also like to make hot beverages such as my Hot Toddy, Indian Masala Chai, Hot Cocoa and this lovely one… my Mulled Cider made in a Slow Cooker!
I love to make this tasty beverage. The flavor is so delicate and fragrant. To me this is one of the best beverages associated with the Holiday season! David and I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and slowly sipping this warm drink with Christmas Carols playing in the background.
Some might add a shot (or two) of spiced rum or even vodka to it. I’m fine the way it is. There’s already apple cider and a whole bottle of dry red wine in it… I think it’s more than enough! Also I don’t want to ruin the subtle background flavors from the spices… yummy!
When it comes to making it… You can set up your crock pot on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours. You can also place all the ingredients in a large pot and gently simmer on the stove top on medium-low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
This Mulled Cider is perfect to enjoy during the cold winter months. Slowly cooked in the crockpot, the mixology is absolutely divine; not too spicy, not too strong… just enough to keep you warm and cozy all winter long…
Cheers!
Here are more delicious Holiday beverages for you to try…
– Mistletoe Kiss
– Golden Sunset
– Chocolate Grasshopper Martini
– Vodka Yummmosa
– Homemade Holiday Eggnog
– Blood Orange Martini
– Spanish Coffee
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Mulled Cider - Slow Cooker
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp. whole cloves
- 3 star anises
- 4 cups (1 liter) apple cider
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1/2 cup orange juice tips & tricks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large orange, sliced
Directions
- In a cheese cloth, place cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise; tie it with kitchen twine.
- Place the sachet in the crock and pour in apple cider, red wine and orange juice. Add brown sugar and orange slices.
- Set the heat on “Low” for 4 hours or “High” for 2 hours.
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