Mulled Apple Cider
Spiced, warming mulled apple cider simmered with cinnamon, cloves, and orange. 100 calories per cup - pure holiday comfort.
Mulled Apple Cider has 100 calories per serving, with 0g protein, 24g carbs, 0g fat, and 0g fiber. Prep 5 min, cook 25 min.
Nutrition per serving
8 serving(s)
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0% DV
24g
Carbs
9% DV
0g
Fat
0% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 100 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
8
Est. Cost
$6.00
Mulled Apple Cider
Mulled cider is the smell of a winter kitchen - apples, cinnamon, and citrus simmering on the stove. Because it’s naturally sweet, you need zero added sugar: unfiltered apple cider is the only sweetener. At 100 calories per cup it’s a warming, alcohol-free drink for the whole family, perfect for Christmas Eve or after sledding.
Ingredients
- 8 cups unfiltered apple cider (not juice)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- 4 thin slices fresh ginger
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and ginger.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (do not boil, or it gets cloudy).
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes for the spices to infuse.
- Taste and simmer a few minutes longer for a stronger spice flavor if desired.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher to remove the spices and fruit.
- Pour into mugs and serve hot, garnished with a fresh cinnamon stick or orange slice if you like.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0g |
| Carbs | 24g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
Tips
- Keep it warm for a party in a slow cooker on the low setting for up to 4 hours.
- For an adult version, add 1 oz bourbon or spiced rum per mug (adds ~65 calories).
- Serve with gingerbread cookies or alongside a slice of light yule log.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
skillet
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