Christmas is just round the corner – so it must be mulled cider time.

To make your own mulled cider, simply follow this simple Thatchers family recipe:

Take two litres of Thatchers Gold cider, and add:

• 1 sliced orange, lemon and apple
• 2 star anise
• 5 cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 8 slices ginger
• 5 tablespoons of soft brown sugar to taste.

Simmer gently for around ½ hour but be careful not to let it boil. Serve and enjoy!

For an extra twist, add a shot of rum or sloe gin.

Martin Thatcher says, “There’s nothing more welcoming than the warming, spicy aroma of mulled cider on a cold, winter’s evening. This is a recipe our family has used for many years – we hope you enjoy it.”