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Mulled Apple Juice

Updated: Nov 12, 2024 ยท Published: Nov 26, 2018 ยท Written by Dannii Martin ยท This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made ยท 53 Comments

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What could be more festive than a warming mulled drink? Mulled wine and mulled cider are popular at this time of year, but here is our non-alcoholic alternative. This Mulled Apple Juice is full of the spices of Christmas and will warm you up after a day of Christmas shopping. This spiced apple juice is perfect for serving up at a party for those that want an alcohol free option.

Two glasses of Mulled Apple Juice with orange wedges and a Christmas cracker.

This Mulled Apple Juice recipe is the perfect thing to warm up with when you get back from a hard day of Christmas shopping, or when you want something a bit fancy to have in front of the TV watching a festive film.

Just add some honey and winter spices to some apple juice and heat it through for a delicious spiced apple drink - it's a warm spiced apple juice.

Looking for some more Christmas drinks? Why not try our Chai Tea Latte, Slow Cooker Mulled Wine or Snowman Hot Chocolate? Or take a look at our collection of 25 of the best Christmas Drinks.

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Mulled Apple Juice Variations
  • How to Make Mulled Apple Juice - Step by Step
  • Alcohol-Free Christmas Drinks
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Drink Recipes
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Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe laid out with text overly labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Apple juice - The base of this recipe for mulled apple juice. As it is the main ingredient, the quality is important, so try to buy the best one you can.
  • Orange - Adds some lovely zestiness. You can swap this for lemon if you prefer.
  • Cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg - All the lovely warming spices. Fresh ginger, allspice berries and star anise can also be used.
  • Honey - Adds some sweetness to the drink. Easily swap for maple syrup or sugar.

Mulled Apple Juice Variations

We have made this as an alternative to mulled cider, but you could use non alcoholic red wine instead of apple juice to make a non alcoholic mulled wine.

Still use honey and all of the same spices, but swap apple juice for alcohol free wine, or a grape juice. You could also add a splash of cranberry juice to this spiced apple juice too. If you did want to make a boozy version of this, you could use cider instead of apple juice.

Speaking of alcoholic Christmas drinks, have you tried our Christmas Punch of Slow Cooker Mulled Wine?

How to Make Mulled Apple Juice - Step by Step

A saucepan containing apple juice, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  1. Step 1: Pour the apple juice into a pan and gently squeeze some of the juice from the orange quarters into a saucepan. Add the cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods.
Clove studded orange quarters added to the pan.
  1. Step 2: Stud the orange quarters with the cloves and add to the pan with the honey. Heat through over a low heat until warm.
Christmas glasses containing Mulled Hot Apple Juice . An apple, cracker and red towel are in the background
  1. Step 3: Sieve into mugs with a little grated nutmeg on top.

Alcohol-Free Christmas Drinks

It can be hard enough going to a Christmas party and being one of the only people not drinking. But, it's even worse when you are just offered some water or Cola whilst everyone is enjoying fancy festive cocktails.

If you are hosting a Christmas party this year, then why not serve this mulled apple juice to your guests that aren't drinking? I can guarantee that they will appreciate it. It's so simple to make and the bonus is that it makes your whole house smell amazing. A drink and an air freshener all in one!

A cinnamon stick and orange segment in juice in a Christmas glass.

Extra Tips

  • Don't let the hot apple juice mixture boil, as it needs to simmer gently.
  • Make a non alcoholic mulled wine version by swapping the apple juice for non alcoholic red wine or grape juice.
  • You can make an alcoholic cider version of this by using cider instead of apple juice.
  • Give this drink a healthy boost by using Manuka honey.
  • Use this recipe as a base and let your guests add their own rum or vodka, or keep it alcohol free.
Clove spiked oranges floating in two glasses of Mulled Apple Juice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this vegan?

This is easy to make into a vegan mulled drink - simply swap the honey for maple syrup, or add some brown sugar.

Can I add alcohol?

Still want a bit of a buzz from your festive drink? You can use this same recipe for an alcoholic version by making mulled cider instead of mulled apple juice. Make one alcoholic batch and one non alcoholic batch so your guests have some option.
Also, the non alcoholic version is a great base for then adding spiced rum or vodka to.

Can you make mulled apple juice ahead of time?

Yes, if you are making this for a party then you can make it ahead of time, ready for your guests to arrive. Your kitchen will smell amazing when they arrive too. You can just warm it up when they arrive, as it is best served warm.

Can I make this in the slow cooker?

Yes, and this is ideal if you are making it for a party. Put all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. You can keep it on warm in the slow cooker too.

How to store spiced apple juice?

I would recommend that you drink this on the same day it is made, as it tastes better fresh. However, if you do have leftovers then once it is cooled it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Recipe

Christmas glasses containing Mulled Hot Apple Juice . An apple, cracker and red towel are in the background.

Mulled Apple Juice

By: Dannii Martin
This Mulled Hot Apple Drink tastes just like mulled cider, with all the festive spices, but without any of the alcohol (or as many calories).
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, British, Christmas
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 12 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 168kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 500 ml (2 cups) Apple Juice
  • 1 Orange - (cut into quarters)
  • 12 Cloves
  • 2 Cardamon pods - crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • Ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Pour 500 ml Apple Juice into a pan and gently squeeze some of the juice from 1 Orange quarters into the pan. Add 2 Cinnamon sticks and 2 Cardamon pods.
  • Stud 1 Orange quarters with 12 Cloves and add to the pan with 1 tablespoon Honey. Heat through until warm.
  • Sieve into mugs with a little Ground nutmeg on top.

Recipe Tips

  • Don't let the mixture boil, as it needs to simmer gently.
  • Make a non alcoholic mulled wine version by swapping the apple juice for non alcoholic red wine or grape juice.
  • You can make an alcoholic cider version of this by using cider instead of apple juice.
  • Give this drink a healthy boost by using Manuka honey.
  • Use this recipe as a base and let your guests add their own rum or vodka, or keep it alcohol free.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 366mg | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 142.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Jacqueline says

    November 03, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Oh nice idea. On Guy Fawkes night I usually make hit chocolate for my son and husband and mulled wine for the rest of us but I think I'll give this a go this year.

    Reply
  2. Matej @ CookWeWill says

    November 03, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Now this was a great drink! Everyone in my family loved it. And it's super simple to prepare too. Great recipe.

    Reply
  3. Tayler says

    November 03, 2022 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    We make this for the holidays every year and my whole family LOVES it! Full of spice and delicious!

    Reply
  4. Katherine says

    November 03, 2022 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    This is a perfect non alcoholic version! Great that the whole family can enjoy it.

    Reply
  5. Ieva says

    November 03, 2022 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    A delicious drink that kept us warm last night whilst we gathered around the fire with the family, celebrating my nephew's birthday! Will definitely make it all the way through winter!

    Reply
  6. Jacqueline Debono says

    November 30, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea for guests that don't drink alcohol but still want to enjoy the festive flavours! Will keep this in mind for my Christmas party!

    Reply
  7. urbanremedyasia says

    January 03, 2017 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    This drink is really healthy and tasty. I tried this morning. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Reply
  8. lily says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:35 am

    Thanks for Sharing

    Reply
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