When it’s cold outside, nothing will warm you up like a steaming cup of mustard. It’s a holiday tradition that combines cider, citrus flavors, and all those comforting, warming spices. It cooks in a pot and will fill your house with your favorite holiday scent.
For more winter drinks, try our Thick Italian Hot Chocolate or Caramel Cinnamon Hot Chocolate.
why our recipes
- A delicious blend of citrus, spice and all things good, this is a festive drink that warms the spirit.
- Quick and easy toss in a saucepan and have your house smelling amazing.
- Perfect for holiday parties and family get-togethers on cold winter days.
Not only is this recipe delicious, it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few ingredients and a little cooking, you have a hot drink you can share with family and friends. Bonus: Your house will smell great while you’re cooking! Enjoy as is, or add your favorite tipple for a holiday treat everyone will love.
Ingredient description
- cider: If you can, choose fresh, unfiltered cider – it has the best flavor. Regular apple juice will work too, but cider has a richer, richer apple flavor.
- Orange juice: Freshly squeezed juice is great, but bottled juice is totally perfect for this recipe.
- lemon juice: A little lemon juice brightens everything up. Fresh is great, but bottled is fine too.
- apple: Any apple will do this, but tart apples like green apples can add a tart balance to the sweetness.
- orange: The thick slices not only add flavor, but they also look beautiful in the pan! Navel oranges are a good choice.
- brown sugar: Use light or dark brown sugar, depending on how dark you want the flavor to be. Add more or less to suit your taste.
- Cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice: These spices make mustard, well, mustard! The whole spice is best and is easy to scoop out before eating.
- Optional drinks: Want to give it a little kick? Serve with a splash of rum, brandy or bourbon!
Cider vs Apple Juice
The cider is rich and rich, with a rich, fresh apple flavor. Apple juice is sweeter and smoother, and is filtered and pasteurized to give it a clear appearance and a richer flavor.
For mustard, if you want that bold, cozy vibe, cider is definitely your choice, but apple juice will work too! You just need to adjust the recipe a little to add extra sweetness.
First reduce the brown sugar to approx. 2 tablespoonsbecause apple juice is naturally sweeter. You may also want to up the spices slightly – add extra ½ teaspoon cinnamon Or more cloves. You can taste it as you go to make sure it’s right for you.
Optional decoration
You can make your bumblebee feel extra special and festive with decorations. Try using a cup to serve each cup Cinnamon stick as stir stick. You can also throw a few away whole cranberries For a pop of color or place a Thick orange slices on the rim of each glass Matches the citrus flavor inside.
Add alcohol
If you want to make your wasps a little more mature, it’s very easy to add alcohol. Brandy, rum or bourbon All are good choices. For best results, add alcohol directly into individual cups when serving rather than into the entire pot. This way, everyone can choose whether or not to have the Hornets pinned. Starting from approx. 1 ounce per cup and adjust to taste.
service wasp
Straight from the pot: Remove the mustard directly from the pot or Dutch oven you used to make it. You can even put it in portable burner If you want to move it off the stove to a buffet or beverage station. Keep heat on lowest setting.
Thermos or hot drink machine: These are great for keeping the mustard warm and can be easily enjoyed during the party. Just pour in the weasel and your guests can help themselves!
Slow cooker: Place the wasps in a warm setting in the slow cooker for a few hours. It’s an easy, hands-off way to cook, and your kitchen will smell amazing.
Storage and reheating instructions
Allow the wasps to cool completely before storing. Pour into an airtight container, such as a large glass jar or food-safe storage container, and refrigerate Up to 5 days. If you added alcohol to the batch, it may keep for an extra day or two.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in slow cooker: If you’re serving it again to a crowd, transfer the mustard to the slow cooker and set it to warm or low until you’re ready to serve.
Reheat on stove: Add the remaining mustard to the pan and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally. Heat until just warmed through, but avoid boiling to preserve flavor.
To heat in the microwave: For individual servings, heat in microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between to ensure even heating.
