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Recipe

Alcohol-free mulled drink with elderberry and honey

A fragrant hot drink for dark November evenings and the Christmas table that you can happily serve to children and drivers too. Elderberry nectar brings a deep colour and berry flavour, while apple juice adds gentle sweetness.

  • 20 min
  • 6 servings
  • 9 ingredients
Alcohol-free mulled drink with elderberry and honey

Preparation

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    Pour the elderberry nectar and apple juice into a saucepan.

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    Wash the orange and cut it into slices. Add the orange, dried apples, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger to the pan.

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    Heat gently for about 10 minutes until very hot but not boiling – boiling makes the spices bitter.

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    Take off the heat, cover and leave to infuse for 5 minutes.

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    Stir in honey to taste once the drink is no longer boiling hot, so the honey keeps its aroma.

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    Pour into glasses or mugs with a few apple and orange slices and serve straight away.

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