I like big cups and I cannot lie... Every time I pass a coffee/tea/cocoa mug stand, I always have to stop and browse the selection. I have a slight obsession with finding the perfect mug for my hot beverage fix, and what it all boils down to is the handle. If I can't fit all four fingers into the loop with my thumb snugly wrapped around the rounded cup, it doesn't matter how cute it is, back on the shelf it goes. I do like to start or end my day with a hot cup of tea, but in the fall I branch out to hot cocoa and cider as well. Now, I have only one mug in my collection that fits my picky mug criteria, but I save that for tea. I've been on the hunt for the perfect cocoa and cider mug lately, and while I haven't found one that I absolutely love just yet, I did experiment with a few apple cider recipes recently and did find the most perfect one in this Hot Mulled Apple Cider recipe from Golden Blossom Honey.
This beverage is everything I love about fall all wrapped into one delicious drink. The color, the warm autumn flavors of apples and cinnamon combined, and how amazing it makes your house smell while it simmers on the stove. Mmmm! Who doesn't love the taste of fall? Now, I just need a mug to go with the recipe, but for now, it does look stinkin' cute in these handled mason jar mugs, right?
Ingredients
4 cups apple cider3 Tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 lemon slices
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What's your favorite warm beverage to drink in the fall?
We don't have cider here, and I've never fully understood what it is? Apple juice or apple brandy? Or apple beer?
ReplyDeleteThose handled mason jar mugs are adorbs, love how square they are! Utter delight!
Dezzy, it's apple juice that hasn't been pasteurized. It's a lot less sweet than normal apple juice, offering a more earthy tone. That's why it's a great fall beverage since you can add fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to give it a nice, warm flavor.
DeleteI've noticed that we have Somersby cider with different aromas in our shops but it has 4% of alcohol in it
DeleteJason would probably like that much better than this. He gets so excited when the fall beers hit the shelves.
DeleteHad it once in my life I think, meh, went back to plain apple juice, thought it tasted funny. Not sure what the difference was though, had a weird after taste.
ReplyDeleteI think cider is one of those things that you either love or hate. I have one daughter that sucks it down and the other wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. Jason isn't a fan either, but I love it.
DeleteMulled apple cider is the best fall drink ever. I love the flavor and the feel of it on a cold day.
ReplyDeleteMulled cider is the perfect drink for the season. It's so good on a cold day or when you're decorating the Christmas tree.
ReplyDeleteI love cider! Mulled cider is a delicious fall drink. There's nothing better in the cold weather.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had any yet this season. I should try this! You put up the best recipes.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a delicious cider recipe. I am all about warming up from the inside with a tasty beverage once the weather cools down.
ReplyDeleteI don't have one
ReplyDeleteI love warm apple cider and I'd definitely be willing to make some of this! Those added flavors would be so good!
ReplyDeleteYum and what a great thing to add honey too. We go through a lot of honey here as I add it to smoothies and my tea.
ReplyDeleteFall is not complete without my mulled apple cider. I love all this fall flavors!
ReplyDeleteI must confess I have only had it once, but I loved it. I just might have to give this recipe a try. Sounds pretty good.
ReplyDeleteThat cider does sound so good! Good luck on your mug hunt! I like to have a 15 oz. mug, and it seems most places have the 11 or great big ones. 15 oz. is just right for me!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and could not agree more with the title!
ReplyDeleteI like the recipe and find it easy to follow.
I plan on giving this a try, as I love the taste of hot apple cider.
I just had some hot apple cider on Wednesday for the first time in years and it was AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious and perfect for sharing when hosting friends and family! I'm going to give this a go. :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband is obsessed with honey. This would be the perfect cider for him.
ReplyDeleteI adore cider as well as mugs. So, it sounds like this would be right up my alley! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love warm apple cider! So good in the Fall but my favourite is not chocolate or tea! Can't get enough! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteI love apple cider. Fall is my favorite time of the year. All the apples and all the cider!
ReplyDeleteOH how delicious and perfect for these chilly fall nights!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this my fall season cannot complete with mulled apple cider
ReplyDeleteI have 2 gallons of apple cider in my freezer waiting for me. I buy it raw before they heat treat it. I am using it for a liver flush and it needs to be unprocessed.
ReplyDeleteMy Hubs would love your hot apple cider. He likes his warmed and I like mine cold!
It's been forever since I've had hot apple cider. I'm definitely craving some now!
ReplyDeleteapple cider and honey! Perfect match made in heaven, Theresa..
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