Spiced Mulled Cider Recipe

Make a pot of this hot mulled cider recipe, and people will feel welcomed by the warming, spicy smell of herbs infusing in the kitchen.

Rather than overwhelming your body with sugar and chemicals, this homemade mulled cider recipe supports and nourishes you with minerals and nutrients. It doesn’t take much effort to make, and you probably already have most of the mulled cider spices in your kitchen cupboard.

 

What Is the Best Cider to Use for Mulled Cider?

This mulled cider recipe uses whole apple cider. Apple cider is apple juice that has not been filtered to remove the pulp. This unsweetened, cloudy or opaque drink has a more complex and full-bodied flavor compared to filtered apple juice. It also has more vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

If you only have access to apple juice, read your labels and avoid juice with added sugar or high fructose corn syrup.

Mulled Cider Spices

Along with the apple juice, this mulled cider recipe is filled with healing holiday spices that support our autumn and winter wellness, keep sickness away, and help us digest our food. Let’s take a look at our mulled cider spices…

 

Cinnamon

Cinnamon increases warmth and circulation and supports efficient digestion of fats and cold foods. If you are suffering from a cough, cold, or sore throat, consider using cinnamon, which will dissolve mucus and help resolve irritating coughs and bronchial congestion. This energizing herb is a natural cure for allergic rhinitis and clears stagnation throughout the respiratory tract. 

 

Astragalus

This is a good time of year to eat and drink sweet-tasting astragalus root, as it builds the immune system for cold and flu season. Astragalus is antiviral and strengthens the body’s resistance to sickness. It also increases the activity of natural killer cells and the overall ability of the body to scavenge pathogenic bacteria. It can increase vitality during the recuperative phase after an illness. This amazing root also helps to strengthen the lungs and is a great tonic for people with a propensity for respiratory problems during the winter.

Astragalus root can be purchased at Mountain Rose Herbs precut into long, thin slices that look like tongue depressors.

 

Allspice

This warming and pungent spice is a vitamin supplement and medicine chest packed into a small berry. Allspice is high in vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, and manganese. It fights off colds and flu, calms menstrual cramps, settles upset stomach, and enhances the delivery of nutrients in the body. Allspice is a great digestive aid, helping to lighten the load and assisting in the breakdown of heavy foods.

 

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Clove

Once you realize the immensity of clove’s healing capacity, you will seek out more ways to use it in your food and drinks. This aromatic and warming spice has been used in healing acne, colds, constipation, coughs, dyspepsia, indigestion, intestinal parasites, muscle spasms, nausea, skin ulcers, sores, and toothaches. Cloves are also highly antibacterial, helping rid the body of undesirable microorganisms. 

 

Nutmeg

Like many of the spices in this mulled cider recipe, nutmeg is carminative and a superb digestive aid. It is traditionally used to treat diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and digestive problems including gastroenteritis and malabsorption. Used in small amounts, it is the carminative of choice for seasoning winter foods. Befriend nutmeg during the holidays; it mediates the effects of rich food, too many desserts, and overeating. 

 

Orange Peel

A delicious addition to winter foods and drinks, orange peel has many health benefits. Orange peel chases away mucus and wards off colds and flu with its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Orange, tangerine, and mandarin peel teas are good to drink if you have lots of mucus, chronic chest congestion, or a wet cough. In addition, they help with sluggish digestion and are effective for treating gas, bloating, and nausea.

I would love to hear from you! What are your favorite herbs and spices to use during the colder months? Are you planning to make this mulled cider recipe? Please share in the comments below.