Mulled Apple Cider Cold Brew with Star Anise
A refreshing cold brew with cozy mulled apple and star anise flavors
May 12, 2025
Love cold brew but craving fall flavors? This Mulled Apple Cider Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with warm spices and sweet apple cider for a refreshing drink that tastes like autumn in a glass!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just combine your favorite medium-dark roast coffee with apple cider and aromatic spices like star anise and cinnamon. The cold brew process creates a smooth, less acidic base that pairs perfectly with the mulled cider flavors. Great for crisp fall mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This unique cold brew recipe brings together the best of both worlds! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect blend of cold brew smoothness and fall spices
- Easy to make ahead and store in the fridge
- Less acidic than regular coffee thanks to cold brewing
- Naturally sweetened with apple cider
Mulled Apple Cider Cold Brew with Star Anise
A refreshing cold brew with cozy mulled apple and star anise flavors
Cold Brew Coffee, Apple Cider, Star Anise, Fall Drinks, Spiced Coffee, Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Large glass jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Coffee grinder
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 cups apple cider
- 4 whole star anise pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 orange peel
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a large jar, combine ground coffee with cold water
- Add star anise pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel
- Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- In a separate container, combine the cold brew concentrate with apple cider
- Serve over ice and garnish with a fresh star anise pod if desired
Pro Tips
- Use coarsely ground coffee beans for the best cold brew results
- Let the spices steep for at least 12 hours to develop deep flavors
- Store leftover cold brew concentrate for up to 2 weeks in the fridge
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of apple cider
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 28mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 19g, Calcium: 34mg, Potassium: 185mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
