Hot Mulled Cider Citrus Punch

Nothing tastes like fall like a warm mug of hot mulled cider. Every time I have a sip of apple cider I am instantly transported back to my childhood. My mom would take us to the apple orchard every fall to go apple picking. You simply can’t complete a day of apple picking without indulging in some of the fibrous fruits’ delicacies! We always ended the day with a glass of apple cider. Depending on the weather that day made the decision for us as to whether that cider was hot or cold! That’s what is so great about this modern take of a hot mulled cider recipe! Adding the bright notes of citrus to the warm spices makes this the perfect cider to serve either hot or cold!

I live in Cincinnati, OH and the weather here can be so finicky! In fact, most native Cincinnatians will tell you, “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes.” It is so true too! It is constantly changing unexpectedly. I feel for the meteorologists! Any who, that is what make this the perfect apple cider recipe! It can be served as a hot mulled cider or a refreshing, chilled cider!

Pouring this hot cider over ice brings out the tang of the lemonade and makes this cider the perfect transition beverage from summer to fall. On the other hand, enjoying it hot is everything fall is supposed to be- warm and comforting! When sipped warm, the lemon and spices resemble a Hot Toddy with it’s calming, soothing effect.

Shopping List for Hot Mulled Cider Citrus Punch:

• 16 c Apple Cider or Apple Juice
• Light Brown Sugar 
• 6 oz Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
• 6 oz Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
• Whole Allspice
• Whole Cloves

Equipment Needed to make this Cider Citrus Punch:

• Large saucepan
• Whisk
• Large tea ball

**If you don’t have a large tea ball you can always use cheesecloth bags to tie your spices in.

How to Make Hot Mulled Cider Citrus Punch:

This mulled cider recipe is so simple! It is one of my toddler’s favorite things to make with me! Of course I have to buy extra frozen lemonade and orange juice because she eats so much of it! But I’m just saying…it’s THAT simple! All you have to do is:

• Combine cider, sugar, and frozen (undiluted) concentrates in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
• Stir until until concentrates and sugar dissolve.
• While waiting, place spices in a large tea ball.
• Once dissolved, place tea ball in pot.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer/steep for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Remove spices and serve hot (or pour over ice and serve cold)!

Enhance your hot mulled cider sipping experience with these additions:

For hot mulled cider citrus punch, try adding one/more of these flavor enhancers:

• Whipped Cream
• A sprinkle of your favorite fall spice: nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, etc…
• Cinnamon stick
• Wedge or peel of an apple
• Wedge or peel of an orange
• Peel of a lemon

For chill cider citrus punch, try adding one or more of these:

• Wedge or peel of an apple
• Sparkling cider to make it a spritzer!
• Wedge of a lemon

Hot Mulled Cider Citrus Punch

This must be what fall tastes like! Curling up with a fuzzy blanket and mug of hot mulled cider citrus punch is just what the doctor ordered to perfect a crisp, fall day!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 18 cups

Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

• Large saucepan
• whisk
• Large tea ball

Ingredients

  

• 16 c Apple Cider or Apple Juice
• 1/2 c Light Brown Sugar packed
• 6 oz Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
• 6 oz Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
• 1 tbsp Whole Allspice
• 1 tbsp Whole Cloves

Instructions

 

• Combine cider, sugar, and frozen (undiluted) concentrates in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
• Stir until until concentrates and sugar dissolve.
• While waiting, place spices in a large tea ball.
• Once dissolved, place tea ball in pot.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer/steep for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Remove spices and serve hot!

Notes

**If you do not have a tea ball, you can tie your spices in a cheesecloth bag.

**Can also be served cold over ice 🙂 

**To garnish try adding whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and a sprinkle of nutmeg!

Keyword apple, apple cider, cider citrus punch, mulled cider

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I hope that a mug of this hot mulled citrus cider punch recipe is just what the doctor ordered this fall! Let me know what you think in the comments!

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