Mulled cider recipe for Christmas

I have a mulled cider recipe that I really would urge you to try this Christmas.

Mulled pear cider

Serves 12.

• 2L Waitrose pear cider
• Juice of 6 clementines
• 500ml pomegranate juice
• 400ml dark rum
• 100ml sugar syrup
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 star anise
• 1 tbsp whole cloves
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• Fresh mint to serve

Bring all the ingredients to the boil in a saucepan. Turn down the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Ladle into glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves and slices of caramelised clementine.

Check out more festive drinks ideas and add a little sparkle to Christmas. You might like this rum cocktail.

Will you try this mulled cider recipe?

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