A New York Cider Country Recipe

Hot Mulled Cider & Cranberry

This is a soothing mildly spiced fruity hot drink for a frosty day. Make it instead of tea and sip it by a crackling fire. In the evening, you could add a splash of Calvados.

Makes 1 1/2 quarts; about 12 servings.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups apple cider
2 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
Zest of 1 lemon - removed in strips with vegetable peeler
Zest of 1 orange - removed in strips with vegetable peeler
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon allspice berries
6 whole cloves
1/4 inch thick slice unpeeled fresh ginger

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan. Heat over very low heat, at a bare simmer, for 30 minutes. Let stand for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

When ready to serve, reheat slowly. Strain and serve in small cups.

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