A warm, delicious drink perfect for those cold winter nights or after an afternoon of skating or tobogganing. And for those looking to really spice things up, add a shot of spiced rum!
Ingredients
4cloves
4allspice berries
4peppercorns
2cinnamon sticks broken into pieces
1/2tbspdried orange peel
2cardamom pods
2star anise pods
1/2tspcandied or crystalized ginger
Also Needed
Cheesecloth 6"x6" square
Bakers' string
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well.
Place all ingredients in the center of a piece of cheesecloth.
Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie with bakers' string.
To make Mulled Cider
Pour 1 to 2 quarts (litres) of apple juice or cider into a large pot or crockpot.
Add spice sachet.
Let simmer (not boil) for a minimum of 15 minutes. The longer it steeps the more flavor!
Notes
This spice combination is also excellent with cranberry juice or mulled red wine (Glögg or Glühwein). Yield 1 sachet to flavor up to 2 quarts or litres of cider