Mulled wine goes back to the Middle Ages when wine was inconsistent and mostly terrible. Apple cider, not as much. Making it a hot cocktail is great for a sniffle and it this mulled apple iced tea can be served as a refreshing drink in summer.
Mulled apple iced tea
Ingredients
- 100ml water
- 3 apple tea bags
- 1 mint tea bag
- 250ml (1 cup) honey
- 4 cinnamon sticks + extra, to garnish
- 15ml (1 tbsp) whole cloves
- 2 oranges, halved
- ice, to serve (optional)
- fresh mint, to garnish
Instructions
1
In a saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, add all of the tea bags and allow to steep, 10 minutes.
2
Remove the tea bags and add the remaining ingredients. Allow to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain off the solids (discard these), bottle and refrigerate.
4
Pour into chilled stemmed glassware with ice, if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and mint to serve.
Notes
This can also be reheated for a chilly evening.
