SOLSTICE MULLED CIDER & WINE
PREP TIME
5 Minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes stovetop; 1–2 hours slow cooker
SERVES
4 cups cider (4 servings); or 1 bottle of wine (approximately 4–6 servings)
LEVEL
Easy
ABOUT THE RECIPE
There is something timeless about mulled cider warming on the stove or spiced wine shared around the table. Solstice™ brings together cinnamon, dried orange peel, allspice, and cloves in a thoughtfully composed winter blend, created for the simple pleasure of gathering well.
INGREDIENTS
For Mulled Cider
4 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons Solstice™ Winter Mulling Blend
For Mulled Wine
1 bottle (750 ml) red wine
3–4 tablespoons Solstice™ Winter Mulling Blend
For a Crowd
½ gallon apple cider
¼ cup Solstice™ Winter Mulling Blend
1 gallon apple cider
½ cup Solstice™ Winter Mulling Blend
The included muslin spice bag is used for each preparation.
PREPARATION
Stovetop Mulled Cider
Place 2 tablespoons of Solstice in the included muslin spice bag.
Add the bag and 4 cups of apple cider to a medium saucepan.
Warm gently over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Do not boil.
Remove the spice bag before serving.
Mulled Wine
Place 3–4 tablespoons of Solstice in the included muslin spice bag.
Add the bag and one 750 ml bottle of red wine to a saucepan.
Warm gently over low heat for at least 20 minutes. Do not boil.
Remove the spice bag before serving.
Slow Cooker — For a Crowd
For ½ gallon of cider, use ¼ cup of Solstice. For 1 gallon, use ½ cup.
Add the cider and spice bag to a slow cooker.
Heat on LOW for at least 2 hours or on HIGH for 1 hour, following your appliance's instructions.
Remove the spice bag before serving. Keep warm for guests.
A Note on Gathering
Serve warm in your favorite mugs or heatproof glasses. Enjoy alongside seasonal desserts or at your next winter gathering.