Mulled cider

Prep time less than 30 mins

Cook time less than 30 mins

Serves 8-10

Dietary Vegetarian

Clove-studded apples, spices, citrus and dark rum make this mulled cider recipe impossible to resist on a cold day; a great Christmas party drink.

Method

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer gently for 30 minutes - do not boil.
Transfer to a heatproof bowl and ladle into glass mugs. Garnish with apple slices to serve.

slices of apple for garnish

zest of 1 orange

5-6 allspice berries

4-6 cinnamon sticks

2 apples studded with cloves

3Â½pts/2L dry cider or fresh apple juice

dark rum (optional)

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