Spiked Mulled Apple Cider (2024)

FAQs

What alcohol is good for mulled cider? ›

Bourbon, brandy, or even a dark aged rum have enough oomph to stand up to the sweet flavors of the spices and apple cider. As to when to add in the booze, it's best to wait until the mulling spices have flavored everything first.

Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.

The best rum

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum has bold flavors of cloves and cinnamon spice finished with vanilla and oak and is light on sweetness. At times, you can pick up hints of toffee and caramel, which would be perfect with hot apple cider.

Mulled wine, popularized in the Middle Ages, is an ancient drink dating back to the time of Hippocrates who used it as medicine. The more familiar cider is a similar but non alchoholic hot beverage made using the juice of apples (unless you use hard cider).

But fear not, hot cider, hot toddy, and mulled wine lovers: Around 85 percent of your beloved alcohol will survive the heating process. The U.S. Department of Agriculture did a study in 2007 that nailed down the numbers with the magic of the scientific method.

A: Mulled wine is a festive and fragrant treat, with a rich history. Certainly heating wine is going to cause it to evaporate, and part of what will begin to evaporate is the alcohol.

Leftover spiked cider can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Here is a great air tight pitcher to store it in. Just make it has cooled completely before adding to the fridge. Also, make sure to strain the spices and fruit before storing or the flavor might be too intense if left to soak.

Liquor. We recommend spiking apple cider with your favorite kind of whiskey or rum. Whiskey adds warmth to the cider while rum adds sweetness. For a combination of sweet and spicy, try Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.

Sure, the apple will always shine through, but if you want to tone it down, then go with a bourbon like Four Roses or Bulleit. But if you'd like something a little sweeter that would make your cider taste more like apple pie, we'd recommend Maker's Mark or Pappy Van Winkle (if you can score a bottle of it).

Mulled cider is not just a delicious, comforting fall beverage, but also a nutritional powerhouse. It's rich in vitamin C from apple juice and citrus, supporting a robust immune system and fending off illnesses.

How long will mulled cider keep? ›

Once made and strained, mulled apple cider will keep for several days in the refrigerator. Just warm it up again before serving.

The heat used in mulling encourages greater flavours from the citrus and the spices but also reduces the alcohol content, hence the common addition of a slug of spirit or liqueur just before serving.

This easy apple cider & vodka toddy drink comes together quickly and with little effort. Just heat apple cider and water with grated ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until very hot. Strain into a mug, add vodka, lemon juice, a little honey, and stir.

On average, most hard ciders are 4.5% - 7% alcohol by volume (ABV), while some ciders have an ABV as high as 10% or 12%. Drier ciders usually have a higher ABV because the yeast consumes a majority of the cider's natural sugars.

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

The mulled wine pleasantly warms the whole body in cold and sober weather. The wine is thoroughly warmed with cloves, cinnamon, star anise and sugar. It is possible to add a slice of lemon or orange. Mulled wine has about 7.5% alcohol.