Mulled Cider (Wassail)

Hot Mulled Cider (Wassail) is one of the best drink recipes to enjoy fall and all winter long. It has warm spices like vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise along with fruit like pear, apple, and citrus (we added preserved lemon!).

It can easily be made into a cocktail with some rum, bourbon, or another alcohol addition of choice. Warm-up with this cozy beverage during cool weather!

PREP TIME: 5 MINS

COOK TIME: 2 HOURS

 yield: 1 GALLON total time: 2 HOURS  5 MINUTES

– 1 gallon apple cider

– 1 nub of fresh ginger, peeled

Ingredients

– 2-4 whole cloves

– 1-2 whole cardamom pods

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a slow cooker (Crock Pot), add the apple cider, fresh ginger, star anise, whole cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, vanilla bean, allspice, lemon, brown sugar, apple & pear pieces.

INSTRUCTIONS

2

Stir to combine everything. Set it to high and leave for 2 hours or until hot. When it's hot, stir it again to make sure all the spices are incorporated.

INSTRUCTIONS

Turn the slow cooker down to the warm setting. You can strain out the spices and fruit if you want or leave it in.

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