National Hot Mulled Cider Day – September 30, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
Nothing speaks comfort like fall, and nothing speaks fall like wrapping our hands around a warm beverage. As the temperature drops and days become shorter, lay cozily on the couch, turn on the T.V., and let the powerful scent of apple, nutmeg, and cinnamon fill your home — it’s time to celebrate National Hot Mulled Cider Day. While most are acquainted with mulled ciders, on September 30 we bump it up a notch and mull it with spices, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and nutmeg to celebrate the arrival of fall.
History of National Hot Mulled Cider Day
The history and origin of this day are anonymous. Hot Mulled Cider is a traditional winter drink prepared by heating the apple cider to almost boiling and then adding brown sugar. Spices like cinnamon, orange peel, nutmeg, mace, cloves, and other spices are also added and then simmering it.
The delightful drink is a perfect match for the fall. Cider usually refers to non-alcoholic fermented apple juice in many parts of the world. Sometimes the hard cider is an alcoholic beverage that is made out of fermented apple juice. The winter drink is usually served during the year-end holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
NATIONAL HOT MULLED CIDER DAY TIMELINE
1600s
The European Colonization
Europeans spread through the continent and propagate apple farming and cider, which is the most common beverage of the period.
1800s
The Industrial Revolution
As people flock to cities and abandon farming, the production of apples and their cultivation dramatically decreases.
1900s
The Temperance Movement
Pressured by the social movement against alcohol consumption, a prohibition against cider manufacturing is instituted by the government.
2000s
The Resurgence
The interest in apple cider spikes again, it becomes the fastest-growing division of the liquor industry.
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5 FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT THE PERFECT MULLED CIDER RECIPE
Cider follows juice, ferment follows fruits
Boil untouched cider before you add any juice or fresh fruits to develop the most grounded taste.
Toast ’em before you toss ’em
Dry roasting your spices in a pan before adding them into the liquid brings out their true essence.
The slower the flame, the better the game
Mull your cider in a slow cooker throughout the course of the day for the best results.
Lemon or lime keeps the sweetness at bay
A squeeze of lemon can reduce the sweetness accumulated from the concentration of cider and fruits.
Snooze a batch, then add some booze
Set aside a batch of cider for the kids and add alcohol only after the mulling is done to keep its potency intact.
How to Celebrate the NationalHotMulledCiderDay
Arrange for a party during the evening and serve Hot Mulled Cider for your friends and family. You can even mix up alcohol to make it an adult beverage. Post and share your celebrations on social media using the hashtag #NationalHotMulledCiderDay.
