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Hot Mulled Apple Juice (Apple Punch)

Modified: Jan 24, 2025 by Lesley · Published: Dec 3, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Hot mulled apple juice is a deliciously spiced and warming drink. A great non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, for children or guests who are driving.

Various glasses filled with mulled apple juice, some orange peels curled, cinnamon sticks and a piece of whole nutmeg on a pale grey background.

My mulled apple juice recipe is a drink I very much enjoy over the cold Winter months. I love mulled wine or cider, particularly once we hit December and the festivities start.

However, there are times when I don't want to drink alcohol! That's when the idea for this mulled apple juice recipe came about.

I make mulled spiced apple juice when I am enjoying a Christmas crafting afternoon with my kids. We all drink this while making something like our own Reindeer Food. After all, Santa's reindeer also need something to look forward to!

Mulled apple juice is a perfect non-alcoholic festive drink for serving to children or guests that are unable to have alcohol for one reason or another.

Various glasses filled with mulled apple juice, some orange peels curled, cinnamon sticks and a piece of whole nutmeg with a small nutmeg grater on a pale grey background.

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  • Hot mulled apple juice is easy to prepare!
  • Can mulled apple juice be made ahead of time?
  • Can different flavours be added to the recipe?
  • Are there other juices I could use in place of apple juice?
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  • Hot Mulled Apple Juice
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions

Hot mulled apple juice is easy to prepare!

Mulled drinks take very little in the way of preparation, more of an assembly job than anything else! This makes it ideal as a last minute serving.

Made with fresh apple juice and spiced very subtly this is a great alcohol free alternative. It can be served as a hot mulled apple juice or chilled.

Mulled drinks really come into their own over Christmas and the festive period. I particularly like to make a batch on Christmas Eve, ready to heat up as my family head home from our local Pantomime.

Various glasses filled with mulled apple juice, some orange peels curled, cinnamon sticks and a piece of whole nutmeg on a pale grey background.

However, with all this talk of Christmas, don't be put off making this lovely mulled apple juice at other times of the year.

I start making this as soon as we hit September, where my thoughts always turn to apple and cinnamon. Take outdoors in a flask for a winter picnic or bonfire night.

Easily one of my favourite flavour combinations. This wonderfully spiced apple drink is so simple to make that it's something I do regularly, as a family it's something we all enjoy.

Can mulled apple juice be made ahead of time?

If having friends over this is a great drink to make ahead of time, and heated once guests arrive. Aside from making thing's much easier in terms of preparation, your kitchen will smell divine!

However, I also like to make up some just before heading out for a Winter walk. Ready to heat up quickly once we all get back, perfect for warming us up from the inside out.

Various glasses filled with mulled apple juice, some orange peels curled, cinnamon sticks and a piece of whole nutmeg with a small nutmeg grater on a pale grey background.

Can different flavours be added to the recipe?

I like to keep flavourings simple, that way you keep the taste of apple in the drink. I tend not to add orange slices, as this can overpower the apple, a few pares of orange zest is enough. After all, this is mulled apple and not mulled orange juice.

However both orange and lemon can be added to the apple juice if you would prefer. You could also add a little ginger to the mix, but again don't be heavy handed as you want apple to be the dominant flavour.

Four different shaped glass mugs and glasses filled with warm mulled apple juice, some twisted orange peels, some cinnamon sticks and a small grater with a piece of whole nutmeg.

Are there other juices I could use in place of apple juice?

Warm, spiced apple juice is my go to non alcoholic festive drink. I make it frequently throughout December and into January.

However if you're not too keen on apple juice, then substitute with something like cranberry juice and add the same spices. If you are having a Christmas party of course, you could serve both or even a mix of both.

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Four various glasses filled with mulled apple juice, some orange peels curled, cinnamon sticks and a piece of whole nutmeg with a small nutmeg grater on a pale grey background.

Hot Mulled Apple Juice

Mulled apple juice is a deliciously spiced and warming drink. A great non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, for children or guests who are driving.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

Ingredients

  • 1 ltr carton of fresh apple juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ nutmeg (grated)
  • 1 orange (pare off 3 long strips of zest)

Instructions

  • Pour the apple juice into a large saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Do not add the whole orange as this will overpower the apple. Simply add three long strips of pared orange zest.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Hot Mulled Apple Juice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 40mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 49IU1%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Drinks
Cuisine : British
Keyword : Christmas, Non-alcoholic, Simple
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Comments

  1. Marie says

    November 04, 2021 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe and making a batch for a bonfire night tomorrow. Something that both kids and driving adults can have and so simple to make. Quite happy to drive tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Lesley says

      November 04, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you Marie, I love this easy mulled apple juice, it's ideal for warming everyone up on Bonfire night.

      Reply
  2. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    December 19, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Such a lovely alternative to alcoholic mulled wine. I love subtle flavourings that let apple juice shine through instead of being overpowered. Perfect festive drink!

    Reply
  3. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    December 09, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea! I love mulled wine, but there are occasions when I need to drive but still want something festive to drink - this would be perfect! Eb x

    Reply
    • Lesley says

      December 10, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you Eb, this is exactly why I started making this recipe. I love mulled wine, but often found myself missing out due to driving. We all love it. Lesley x

      Reply
  4. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    December 09, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    I love the sound of this. The flavours sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Lesley says

      December 10, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you Cat, its such a simple straightforward recipe, ideal for serving to the whole family. Lesley

      Reply
  5. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

    December 03, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love mulled apple juice when its cold very comforting and so simple im not sure why its not made more often. Thank you for the timely reminder I shall put your version to the test 🙂 Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare.

    Reply
    • Lesley says

      December 03, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Thank you Jacqui, it's a firm favourite in our house, we all love it. Lesley

      Reply

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