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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Drinks

    Mulled Apple Juice

    Published: Nov 26, 2018 · Modified: Nov 30, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 53 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegetarian

    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 version. 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!

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

    As soon as Halloween is over with, we are ready to embrace all things festive. Christmas is, of course, all about the delicious food, but let's not forget about the festive drinks that are on offer too.

    This Mulled Apple Juice 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. Just add some honey and winter spices to some apple juice and heat it through for a delicious spiced apple drink.

    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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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Mulled Apple Juice - Step by step
    • Non alcoholic Christmas drinks
    • Variations
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
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    Why you will love it

    • A delicious non alcoholic Christmas drink - It can be easy to overdo it on alcohol at Christmas time. If you don't drink, or you want other options, this mulled apple juice recipe is a delicious way to not drink and not feel like you are missing out.
    • Perfect for serving up at a party - Having a Christmas party this year? Serve this hot apple juice as your guests arrive. It will be a lovely way to warm them up as they come in from the cold.
    • Only a few ingredients - Just a few simple ingredients, and nothing fancy, go into making this mulled apple juice.

    Ingredients needed

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    • Apple juice - The base of this 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.
    • Honey - Adds some sweetness to the drink. Easily swap for maple syrup or sugar.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Mulled Apple Juice - Step by step

    One: Pour the apple juice into a pan and gently squeeze some of the juice from the orange quarters into the pan. Add the cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods.

    A saucepan containing apple juice, cinnamon sticks and cloves.

    Two: Stud the orange quarters with the cloves and add to the pan with the honey. Heat through until warm.

    Clove studded orange quarters added to the pan.

    Three: Sieve into mugs with a little grated nutmeg on top.

    Non alcoholic Christmas drinks

    It's hard enough going to a Christmas party and being one of the only sober ones. 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.

    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. 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?

    Clove spiked oranges floating in two glasses of Mulled Apple Juice.

    FAQs

    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 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 mulled apple juice 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 this is made and drunk on the same day, as it tastes better fresh. However, if you do have leftovers then once it is cooled it can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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    Extra 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.

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    If you’ve tried this Mulled Apple Juice, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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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

    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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    4.80 from 59 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, British, Christmas
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 168kcal
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    Ingredients

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

    Instructions

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

    Notes

    • 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
    DisclaimerThe 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.

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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline

      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

      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

      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

      November 03, 2022 at 10:26 am

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

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    5. Ieva

      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

      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

      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

      December 15, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Thanks for Sharing

      Reply
    9. [email protected]

      December 08, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      Mulled drinks always make me feel so festive! Loving this non-alcoholic version.

      Reply
    10. Julie's Notebook

      November 12, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      These look gorgeous and truly festive. It's hard to avoid energy drinks these days isn't it? Almost marketed as healthy.

      Reply
    11. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness

      November 10, 2015 at 3:34 am

      Oooh, I love hot apple cider type drinks! I might have to make this on Christmas Eve in the crock pot and add some Fireball to it!

      I HATE energy drinks. I think they taste like crap, and I don't do well with caffeine anyways, so I don't think I've ever drank a whole energy drink before. People don't realize that feeding their bodies lots of caffeine in coffee + energy drinks can create adrenal fatigue and be really harmful to their health.

      Reply
    12. whatlauraloves

      November 09, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh this sounds very warming, I like hot drinks during the colder months xxx

      Reply
    13. Izzy @ She Likes Food

      November 08, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      I usually spend most of my time thinking about holiday food but I never think about fun holiday drinks like this one! This cider sounds so warm and comforting :)

      Reply
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