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Warm Mulled Apple-Cranberry Cider

Apple cider and cranberry simmer gently with orange, cinnamon, and cloves for a cozy Thanksgiving evening mug.

⏱ 10 min🍹 6 servings🌈 Easy joy

Warm Mulled Apple-Cranberry Cider is a Jugero seasonal drink built around fresh fruit, measured balance, and an easy-to-follow method. Apple cider and cranberry simmer gently with orange, cinnamon, and cloves for a cozy Thanksgiving evening mug.

Jugero flavor note

Keep the cider at a gentle simmer rather than a boil so the citrus stays bright and the spices remain mellow. Serve warm after dinner or with dessert.

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How many happy sippers?6
SweetnessBalanced
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Citrus zingBalanced
MellowExtra zippy
TexturePick your pour

Blend until silky; strain if you like.

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Top with chilled sparkling water just before serving.

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What you'll need

For 6 sippers
  • 5 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 star anise, optional
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional
  • 6 orange slices, for garnish

Let's make it

  1. Add apple cider, cranberry juice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to a saucepan.
  2. Warm over medium-low heat until steaming, then reduce heat and gently simmer for 15 minutes; do not boil.
  3. Taste and stir in maple syrup if desired. Remove whole spices and orange slices.
  4. Ladle into heatproof mugs and garnish each with a fresh orange slice.
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