It’s the truth when I tell you it’s the kitchen top appliance I use most. They’re easy clean up and I’m all about the one pot dinner method these days. And as long as I’m singing the slow cookers praise let’s bust out a few more highlights, shall we? Slow cookers can be so much more than just vessels for slow cooking pot roasts and chills. Being able to plug the slow cooker in anywhere makes it super versatile and a necessary appliance in my kitchen. I heated the cider up at home before taking it up to the hotel where the slow cooker also doubled as a serving bowl. Have slow cooker, will travel should be the slogan for this mulled cider. Just another reason why warm wine on a fall night is a good idea. It was a pretty chilly night and they swam like little fishies oblivious to the cool air while the mamas shivered on the chairs trying to stay warm. I wanted something seasonal and warm that we could sip while the kiddos played in the pool. I knew it wasn’t going to be a heavy drinking kind of party but I still wanted to serving a little something. It was a busy few days leading up the party and I didn’t have a ton of time to stress over the eats and drinks. We celebrated my sons 8th birthday last week by renting a hotel room just up the street and gathering a small group of friends and and family to spend an evening swimming, eating, and drinking. Sweetened with honey and scented with cinnamon, cloves and star anise, this mulled cider is the quintessential fall drink. I challenge anyone to say no thank you when offered some. It’s warm and cozy with just the right amount of spice. It’s not too sweet and just sweet enough. I’m not a huge drinker and I find it all too easy to knock a few mugs of this back with no effort at all. And I’m not kidding when I say that it will sneak up on you if you’re not careful. ![]() ![]() Or imbibe carefully or you’ll quickly find yourself tipsy and repeating that completely inappropriate story about your former boss. Or maybe, this will sneak up on you if you’re not careful. Something to the effect of this isn’t punch even though it tastes like it. This mulled wine should come with a warning sign. Your house will smell amazing and this perfect-to-serve-a-crowd drink is down right delicious. Slow Cooker Mulled Wine made with cranberry-pomegrante juice, fresh orange zest and honey. My favorite fall drink made even easier thanks to the slow cooker.
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