Discover some delicious Christmas drink recipes this December

As December rolls in, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! So, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some delicious Christmas drink recipes for you to try this month.

This collection of Christmas recipes features some festive drinks, including Mulled Cider and Mulled White Wine to enjoy.

Mulled Cider

Making your own mulled cider is a breeze! In addition to the usual fruits and spices that give it that cosy flavour, we’ve taken it up a notch by incorporating some extra apple brandy into our recipe. This addition really enhances the festive vibe and makes it the perfect drink to warm you up during those chilly winter nights.

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Mulled Cider

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Servings: 8 servings (250ml)

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Good Food Magazine (December 2013)

Ingredients

• 1½ litres dry cider try Grazed Knee Spell Unker (a still, dry cider, ABV 5.8%)
• 7 tbsp Calvados
• 400 ml apple juice
• 75 g dark brown sugar
• zest 1 orange pared into strips
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks broken in half
• 1 tbsp allspice berries

Instructions

• Pour the cider, Calvados, apple juice and sugar into a large saucepan, and gently heat (do not boil).
• Add in the orange zest and spices, bring to a simmer, then turn down and keep on a low heat for 20-30 mins. Serve!

Mulled White Wine

How about trying something new instead of sticking with the usual mulled wine? Instead of sticking to the traditional red wine, give this refreshing twist a go by using white wine combined with some delicious cider. It’s a fun way to bring a new flavour profile to a classic drink that many people love.

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Mulled White Wine

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Keyword: Christmas

Servings: 10 mugs

Author: Good Food Magazine (December 2012)

Ingredients

• 2 bottles white wine medium-dry
• 500 ml light cider
• 150 ml elderflower cordial
• zest 2 lemons
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla pod
• 4-5 tbsp caster sugar

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients into a pan and heat until steaming (not boiling).
• Ladle into mugs whilst keeping the rest on a warming heat. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed our Christmas drink recipes and you’re looking for more recipe inspiration, check out our Isle of Wight Recipe Book available from our online shop!