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Mulling Spice Recipe

Published: Dec 2, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Mulling Spice in a jar next to cider.

This mulling spice recipe makes the perfect spice combination for the winter months. It adds a lovely colorful and aromatic touch to cider or red wine.

The mixture of the flavors in this mulling spice recipe will add an unforgettable taste to all of the recipes that you add the mulling spice.

Mulling Spices in jar next to cider

Why You Will Love This Recipe

If you are not familiar with Mulling spice, it is a combination of aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves and dried fruit and is used to flavor cider, wine or wassail typically during the holiday season.

It is really easy to make and it adds a festive touch to drinks. As an extra bonus, the house smells wonderful when it is brewing. I like to add it to apple cider.

You can also make batches of homemade mulling spice blend for gifts. Just add to a sealable container and include a tag with instructions.

Mulling Spices in jar next to cider with star anise, oranges and cinnamon sticks.

Ingredients For This Recipe

Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this recipe. Refer to the recipe card for the measurements.

Mulling Spice Ingredients


cinnamon sticks - You will need whole cinnamon sticks and not ground cinnamon.
cardamom pods - You can find these easily online
allspice berries - You want the whole berries, they are inexpensive in one pound bags.
cloves - Whole cloves are recommended.
star anise pods - I buy a small package from World Market.
dried orange peel - store bought or dried in oven

See recipe card for quantities.

Equipment and Kitchen Tools

  • large saucepan or pot
  • measuring cup
  • rolling pin
  • sealable plastic bag

Substitutions & Variations

  • Mulled Wine - instead of cider, you can add the spices to red wine. Add 1 bottle of red wine into a saucepan and simmer on low heat. Cover, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Cider- To use with hot cider, pour cider into a crock pot and add 2 tablespoons of spice mix for every 8 cups of cider. Simmer on low. Try this easy hot apple cider recipe.
  • Pomegranate juice - You can add mulled spices to pomegranate or pear juice using the same ration of spice mix to liquid mentioned in the recipe card.

How To Make This Recipe

The full recipe instructions for crumbl copycat recipe are in the recipe card, below but here is a step by step overview of the recipe

Mulling Spice ingredients in a ziploc bag

Step 1 Place cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, allspice berries, cloves and star anise in large resealable bag.

Mulling Spice ingredients in bag

Step 2 Crush ingredients in plastic bag, with a rolling pin.

Mulling Spice ingredients in bowl

Step 3 Add orange peel and peppercorns to bag and toss to mix well

Cloves, cinnamon and other mulling spice ingredients in bowl

Step 4 Use in your cider or wine. Add the spices to a saucepan with cider. Let it simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.

Mulling Spices in jar next to cider

Serving and Storage Suggestions

Serve with cinnamon sticks, apple slices, orange slices or cranberries.

A general rule of thumb is to add 2 tablespoons of mulled spices to ½ gallon of apple cider or 750 ml of red wine. Store in an airtight container.

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Expert and Time-saving Tips

The spices will not fully dissolve when used. Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the hot mulled cider away from the orange, cloves, and other spices. You can also use strainer bags or cheesecloth to strain.

Recipe FAQs

What Kind of Drinks can I use Mulling Spice?

There are a lot of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Some favorites are apple or pear cider, pomegranate juice, grape juice, tea, coffee, brandy and wine.

Can I reuse Mulling Spices?

No once the spices have been used, they should be discarded.

More Spice Blend Recipes

Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning - This mix is great on chicken or seafood.

All Purpose Seasoning Blend - The perfect spice blend for meat, poultry or casseroles

Apple Pie Spice - Save money this season by making your own blend.

  • How to Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • All Purpose Seasoning Recipe
  • Homemade Tomato Ketchup with Fresh Tomatoes
  • Light Coleslaw Dressing
Mulling Spices in a jar next to a glass of cier.

Mulling Spices

Raquel Pineira
This mulling spice recipe makes the perfect spice combination for the season. It adds colorful and aromatic flavors to cider or red wine.
5 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Spice Blends & Mix Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 32
Calories 29 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz cinnamon sticks
  • ⅓ cup cardamom pods
  • ¼ cup allspice berries
  • ¼ cup whole cloves
  • ¼ cup star anise pods
  • ⅓ cup dried orange peel - store bought or dried in oven
  • ¼ cup black peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Place cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, allspice berries, cloves and star anise in large resealable bag
  • Crush with rolling pin
  • Add orange peel and peppercorns to bag and toss to mix well
  • Store in airtight container

To Serve in Beverages

  • Add the 2 tablespoons of the spices to a saucepan with 8 cups of cider (or preferred beverage). Let it simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.

Notes

To serve - add 2 tablespoons per ½ gallon of apple cider
Serve warm or room temperature.
The spices will not fully dissolve when used. Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the hot mulled cider away from the orange, cloves, and other spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.005gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Tamara

    December 03, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    Star Anise Pods are always so pretty. I can almost smell it through the screen!

    Reply
  2. Linda Primmer

    December 11, 2022 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe. Sounds so similar to Williams Sonoma Mulling spices a friend gifted me last year. I am happy to feature your Mulling Spices at Love Your Creativity. Merry Christmas!

    Reply

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