Hot Apple Cider vs Traditional Mulled Cider

Both drinks gently heat cider with cloves and orange, but they head in different directions. Hot Apple Cider keeps things simple: cloudy, unfiltered apple cider simmers briefly with cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange rounds, sweetening is optional, and the spices are strained out for a smooth, fruit-forward cup. Traditional Mulled Cider builds a more layered spice profile with fresh ginger and star anise, dissolves brown sugar in from the start, and steeps longer on low heat. It also works with either hard or non-alcoholic cider.