Mulled Cider with Cardamon and Peppercorn
- July 13, 2025
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Mulled Cider with Cardamon and Peppercorn
Mulled Cider is perfect for this time of year. It’s warm, it’s cozy, and it will make your whole house smell great. You can buy mulling spices that usually contain allspice, cloves, and cinnamon, but I recommend taking your mulled cider to the next level with some cardamom, peppercorn, star anise, and oranges! This will give you a rich flavor that is both elevated and comfy. And feel free to add a little bourbon at the end…
Ingredients
Method
- Use the flat edge of a knife to gently crack the cardamom pods. The pods should be used whole, but cracking them allows some of the flavors of the seeds inside to be released.
- Add the cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, star anise, and peppercorn to a skillet and heat over medium-high until the spices are fragrant and the cardamom pods start to brown.
- Add the toasted spices to a large pot along with the orange slices and the apple cider. Cook over medium heat until the cider is boiling, then lower the heat to low. Let the cider simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the mulled cider is flavorful and rich. You can let the cider simmer on low for several hours to allow the flavors to develop further.
- For spiked cider, add a shot of bourbon to each glass before serving. Do not add the alcohol while the cider is still simmering or it will cook off.
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