Definition

1. Noun:
   • A warm beverage: "mulled cider" refers specifically to sweet apple cider that has been heated and infused with spices (such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg) and often citrus fruit (like orange slices or lemon peel). It is a traditional drink, especially popular in autumn and winter.

Usage

• Noun:
  • We served hot mulled cider at the holiday party.
  • The aroma of mulled cider filled the kitchen.

Advanced Usage

• "to mull cider": This is the verbal action of preparing the drink. The verb "to mull" means to heat, sweeten, and flavor a beverage, especially wine or cider, with spices.
  • I'm going to mull some cider for our guests.

Variants and Related Words

• Mull (verb): To heat, sweeten, and spice a beverage.
  • She decided to mull the wine with cloves and orange.
• Mulled wine (noun phrase): A similar beverage made with red wine instead of cider.
  • Mulled wine is a popular Christmas drink in many countries.

Synonyms

• Spiced cider: A near-synonym, though "spiced cider" may not always specify the heating process or inclusion of citrus.
• Hot cider: A broader term that includes mulled cider but could also refer to cider simply heated without spices.

Related Phrases

• To serve something mulled: Indicates the serving of a warmed, spiced drink.
  • The innkeeper served the ale mulled.

Notes

• "Mulled cider" is a compound noun. The primary definition and examples focus on the complete term. The verb "mull" and related compound "mulled wine" are listed separately as they are distinct lexical items.

Noun

1. sweet cider heated with spices and citrus fruit