Nip those chilly Fall days in the bud with the Barefoot Contessa’s warm mulled cider.
Ina chooses to make her mulled cider with an adult twist, but you can easily skip the dark rum and serve this to the entire family.
The Barefoot Contessa is the queen of entertaining, so why not take your holiday party tips from the master herself!
Today, Ina Garten shows us how to make a big batch cocktail that is a snap to put together and will satisfy even the coldest souls.
A mulled cider is really just apple cider warmed up with a collection of wonderful spices. The addition of star anise, cinnamon, and cloves really rounds out the apple cider flavor and gives it that special fall touch.
After the cider is warmed up, Ina serves them in mugs with a splash of dark rum. If you are serving this to the under-21 set, skip this step!
Mulled Cider Ingredients:
- 1 gallon (16 cups) pure apple juice or fresh apple cider
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 oranges, peels and juice
- 8 whole cloves
- 6 star anise
