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Cranberry Mulled Cider

Off 22nd June 2009

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 6 cups cranberry juice
  • 8 cups dry/medium farmhouse cider
  • Light rum, brandy, or bourbon (optional, but nice)

Method:

Put the sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in the basket of a coffee percolator. Put the juices in the bottom of the percolator. Let the mixture perk as if making coffee. Serve with cinnamon stick stirrers, if desired, and with a little rum, brandy, or bourbon as well.

Cook Time:

10 minutes, gives 18 servings

Mulled Cider Recipe

Off 5th February 2009

Mulled cider, like mulled wine, has become a winter tradition in many peoples lives.

This warm, comforting drink is easy to prepare and is best shared with friends either indoors or outdoors round an open fire.

Ingredients:

  • 4 pints of still, dry farmhouse cider
  • 3 apples – washed, cored and sliced
  • 2 oranges, washed and sliced
  • 8 whole cloves
  • Juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
  • 2 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 6 tbsp light soft brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon quills snapped in half

Method:

  • Put all the ingredients into a pan, cover and heat gently for a minimum of 1 hour
  • Do not boil
  • Gather friends, and serve
  • For an extra kick why not add a splash of calvados