Christmas Cheer

This spiced cider brings a wonderful internal glow to the holidays. It is not highly alcoholic, but enjoy responsibly nonetheless.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise pods
• 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider
• 8 whole allspice berries
• 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 16 fluid ounces cranberry juice cocktail
• 4 ⅛ inch piece fresh ginger, cut into thin slices
• 10 fluid ounces bourbon
• 10 2-inch strips orange peel

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Tie cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and star anise together in a cheesecloth sachet.

Step 2

Combine apple cider, cranberry juice, and brown sugar together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, and spice sachet to cider mixture and steep for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Pour 1 fluid ounce bourbon into each mug and top off with spiced cider. Rub the edge of each mug with orange peel and drop into the drink.