September 30 National Hot Mulled Cider Day #HotMulledCiderDay

Did you know September 30th is National Hot Mulled Cider Day #HotMulledCiderDay? Hot Mulled Cider or Apple Cider is one of David’s favorite beverages. Although, David only drinks this during the Winter. Before you ask what about Charlie and I neither of us like Hot Mulled Cider. Do you? if so do you drink it all year round or just in the Fall or Winter months and why.

There is nothing that speaks comfort like Fall, and nothing speaks Fall like wrapping our hands around a warm beverage. As the temperature drops and days become shorter, lay cozily on the couch, turn on the T.V., and let the powerful scent of Apple, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon fill your home.

It’s time to celebrate National Hot Mulled Cider Day. While most people are acquainted with Mulled Ciders, on September 30th we bump it up a notch and mull Cider with Spices, including Cinnamon, Cloves, Prange Peel, and Nutmeg to celebrate the arrival of Fall.

Before the Pumpkin Spiced Latte took over, the American Fall was marked by Hot Ciders and other spicy beverages. All it took was a single crimson leaf to drop for us to immerse ourselves in these hot Wintery delights.

The end of September is a sign to get our affairs in order before the Holiday season is upon us. Enjoy the solemn end of Spring with a Hot Mulled Cider. Did you know humans have been Mulling their Ciders and Wines since the Ancient Greek period. A process of heating up Alcoholic beverages to utilize leftover or substandard Wine soon made a name of its own.

Americans have never tiptoed around their love for Apples, and Apple Cider was embraced just as graciously after it was introduced to the continent by the Europeans. The first Cider distillery in the U.S., called the Laird’s, was established in 1780 and is functioning to this day.

But the modern-day love for Mulled Ciders comes from its commercialization in the Victorian era. Lest we forget, it was Charles Dickens who immortalized Mulled Alcohol with the mention of ‘Smoking Bishop’ in his 1943 novel “A Christmas Carol.”

Although the origins of National Hot Mulled Cider Da are unclear, isn’t National Hot Mulled Cider Day the perfect time to heat up our Ciders, fill our homes with the sweetest aromas, and brace ourselves for the imminent chilly winds of October? I know Davd thinks so. What about you?

How To Celebrate National Hot Mulled Cider Day

1. The cold winds are here, and so is the time to warm up to your peers. Fill gift baskets with Apple Cider, Cloves, Oranges, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, and send them to people you care about.
2. A home that smells like Fall must look the same. As the Hot Cider brews in your kitchen, replace the Summer curtains with Autumn fabric and swap fresh Flowers for fall scented candles.
3. A shift in Season can be challenging for our immune system and as we cozy up to the Weather with a hot beverage in our hands, let’s not forget the underprivileged. Donate medicines and hot food to those in need so they can brave the drop in temperature too.

Facts To Know About The Perfect Mulled Cider Recipe

1. You should boil untouched Cider before you add any Juice or fresh Fruits to develop the most grounded taste.
2. Dry roasting your Spices in a pan before adding them into the liquid brings out their true essence.
3. Mull your Cider in a slow cooker throughout the course of the day for the best results.
4. A squeeze of Lemon can reduce the sweetness accumulated from the concentration of Cider and Fruits.

Why People Love National Hot Mulled Cider Day

1. National Hot Mulled Cider Day is a great day to experiment with Oranges or Apples. Cloves or Star Anise? The choices are plenty and September 30th is a great day to bring out the Chef in you and dabble with some.
2. Ciders are healthy, and they have antioxidants that fight cell damage, lower your risk of developing Cancer, and ease inflammation in the body.
3. In case your family is not a fan of Ciders, September 30th is a great day to correct the course.
4. Consuming Apple Cider regularly has great health benefits, and coaxing your family with this warm and spicy delight might do the trick.

Recipe for Hot Mulled Cider

Total: 20 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

16 cups pure apple juice or fresh apple cider

Four 2-inch cinnamon sticks

2 oranges, peels and juice

8 whole cloves

6 star anise

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour into mugs and serve.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates