Spiced Cider

 

Ingredients

• 5  cups  apple cider
• 1  (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1  whole clove
• 1  (1/2-inch-thick) orange slice
• 1  (1/2-inch-thick) lemon slice
• 1/2  cup  brandy
• 6  (3-inch) cinnamon sticks (optional)

 

Preparation

Combine cider, cinnamon stick, clove, orange slice, and lemon slice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Strain cider mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Serve warm. Garnish each serving with 1 cinnamon stick, if desired.

 

Yield

6 servings