MDBCs 30 Sep 2024

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere chances are that by the time the end of September rolls by, the days are getting shorter and colder. Warm the days up by drinking Hot Mulled Cider on September 30.

Hot Mulled Cider Day is a made up holiday that celebrates the beverage made out of warm apple cider mixed with brown sugar and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and cloves.

How to Celebrate?

Make a batch of hot mulled cider and share it with family and friends.
Add some alcohol to the cider to make an adult beverage.

Did You Know…

…that technically cider is an alcoholic beverage made out of fermented apple juice? In many parts of the world, however, cider usually refers to non alcoholic fermented apple juice, while hard cider refers to the alcoholic version of the juice.

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