Campsite Spiced Apple Mulled Cider
A classic fall camp beverage: apple cider simmered with cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, creating a warming, spiced drink best enjoyed by the crackling campfire.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Campfire grate
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider fresh or bottled
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 2 star anise
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 orange sliced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
Instructions
- Pour apple cider into your pot and place over campfire heat.
- Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, orange slices, and maple syrup.
- Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into mugs and serve hot, garnished with cinnamon or orange.
Notes
Stir occasionally to prevent scorching over the fire. This is a go-to for crisp evenings—use insulated mugs to keep cider warm longer.