Description
Mulled orange juice is a warm, spiced beverage perfect for cozying up during chilly days. Infused with cinnamon and cloves, this non-alcoholic drink offers a comforting and aromatic twist on classic orange juice that’s simple to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 liter fresh orange juice (or good quality packaged orange juice)
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 4 whole cloves
Instructions
- Heat the orange juice: Pour the fresh or packaged orange juice into a saucepan and place it over low to medium heat to warm gently without boiling.
- Add spices: Add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves to the juice to infuse it with warm, spicy flavors.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the spices release their flavors into the juice.
- Strain spices: Remove the saucepan from heat, then take out the cinnamon stick and cloves using a slotted spoon or strainer.
- Serve warm: Pour the mulled orange juice into cups or mugs and serve immediately while warm for the best taste and comfort.
Notes
- Do not boil the orange juice, as high heat can degrade the fresh flavor and cause bitterness.
- For added sweetness, you can stir in a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup before serving.
- Optionally garnish with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick for presentation.
- This beverage is naturally caffeine-free and can be enjoyed by all ages.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250 ml
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: mulled orange juice, warm spiced orange juice, cinnamon orange drink, non-alcoholic warm beverage, cozy drinks
