Mulled pear cider

by Metropol | July 9, 2025 8:30 am

A perfect warming cocktail for winter, mulled pear cider is ideal for guests. You can make it ‘hard’ by adding rum or keep it alcohol-free; either way, it’s a lovely tipple.

Ingredients

• 7 pears
• 2 lemons
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
• 10 cups water
• 5 cinnamon sticks
• 3 star anise pods
• 1 Tbsp cardamom pods
• 1 Tbsp rosemary (dry)
• 1 tsp cloves (whole)
• 2 vanilla pods (split lengthwise)
• 2 nutmeg seeds

Method

1. Clean pears and remove the core.
2. Combine all the ingredients except lemons in a pot with water. Cover with a lid. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 2.5 hours.
3. Slice the lemon and add into the pot. Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain it through a mesh sieve, or sieve it through a milk cotton bag.
4. Serve hot and garnish each glass with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
5. Store in an air-tight jar or a bottle in the fridge for up to a week. Can also be served cold.

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