Hot Mulled Cider

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

1 cup apple cider (or a red, fruity wine for grownups)
1 cinnamon stick, 2-3" long
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon orange or lemon juice (optional)

directions

Pour desired amount of cider (or wine) in medium saucepan. Add spices and heat to boiling. Turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour through fine mesh sieve into a mug, and serve garnished with a cinnamon stick.

Christine's Notes: Hot spiced cider dates back to the Middle Ages. It's still a drink guaranteed to warm the cockles of your heart. Multiply this recipe per servings desired

May add 1 tablespoon of brandy to mulled wine if desired.