Recipes Hot Mulled Cider Be the first to rate & review! Ken Oringer preheats the Thermos he uses to transport his deliciously spiced cider by filling it with boiling water and letting it sit for a few minutes. Pouring the mulled cider into a Thermos that's already warm helps keep the drink hot. By Ken Oringer Updated on April 14, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Another warm, wintery drink to sip on as the snow falls, this hot mulled cider is spiced to perfection. Photo: © Keller & Keller Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Yield: 8 Ingredients 1 gallon apple cider 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay 1/4 cup honey 2 quince—peeled, cored and finely chopped One 4-inch rosemary sprig Two 3- to 4-inch cinnamon sticks, broken 4 cloves 1 star anise 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Directions Combine the cider, wine, honey, quince, rosemary, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and lemon zest in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Strain the mulled cider and discard the solids. Serve the mulled cider warm. Make Ahead The strained mulled cider can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat before serving. Rate it Print