Holiday Mulled Cider: A Drinkable Air Freshener

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Holiday Mulled Cider: A Drinkable Air Freshener

posted by Annie B. Bond Oct 2, 2006 12:00 am

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Holiday Mulled Cider: A Drinkable Air Freshener

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What would you recommend as a safe winter air freshener? –Pat B, WI

I like to use this spicy air freshener during the holiday season. It makes our home smell welcoming, and the best part of all is that you have mulled cider ready on the stove to offer friends and family at a moment’s notice. Here’s my favorite recipe for hot mulled cider.

2 sticks cinnamon
5 or 6 whole cloves
8 cups organic apple cider, or as needed

Choose a large non-aluminum pan (apples are acidic and can leach aluminum from the pot), and add the spices and organic apple cider. Simmer over low heat for 3-4 hours, adding more cider as it evaporates. When you are ready to drink it, strain out the herbs, and serve it in cups and mugs.

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Susan D. says
Nov 3, 2007 12:48 PM

I have been making my own bathroom/room air freshener for years using only purified water essential oils, and a spray bottle. Fill the bottle almost to the top with the water, then add at least a tsp (or more depending on the size of your water bottle) of your favorite scent of essential oil or a combination such as 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tps clove, 1/4 tsp sweet orange, 1/4 tsp lemon and even 1/8 tps cedarwood for the holidays.

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Geneva N. Daniels says
Jun 24, 2007 5:42 AM

This recipe sounds delicious.

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