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Hot mulled cider

A pot on the back of the stove makes the whole house smell like Thanksgiving. Bourbon on the side for whoever wants it.

5 min hands-on40 min start to finishNo oven on ThursdayTravels well
VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free
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Hot mulled cider

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When to make it

Mull it up to 2 days ahead and reheat, or keep it warm in a slow cooker all afternoon.

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For 12

  • 1 gallonfresh apple cider
  • 2oranges sliced
  • 4cinnamon sticks
  • 6whole cloves
  • 4star anise
  • 1 inchfresh ginger sliced
  • 1 cupbourbon or dark rum optional, on the side

How to make it

  1. Mull

    Put everything except the spirits in a big pot and warm over low heat 30 minutes; never let it boil.

  2. Serve

    Ladle into mugs with an orange slice. Set the bourbon out with a jigger for anyone who wants it.

Chef's notes

  • A slow cooker on Low keeps it perfect for hours and frees a burner.

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