Cozy Up With Something Hot

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Spiced Apple Cider

• 1 qt. apple cider OR 3-4 cups red wine (you can the rest of a red wine from a bottle that is half empty or full, however you look at it)
• 1/4 cup sugar OR 3 TBLS. agave nectar
• 1-2 oranges (peel the orange to add tothe pot and also add the juice to pot)
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients into the pot. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
2. When ready to serve strain the hot cider to remove the peels and spices. Serve Hot.

Simply, mulled wine is really just red wine heated with some spices. This method works for making the apple cider and you can use any spices you enjoy. 

There are dozens, or maybe more variations of mulled wine and hot cider. Some recipes call for adding brandy. One important tip is that you can use an open bottle of red wine, and you definitely shouldn't use an expensive bottle of wine.

Eliminate the wine and brandy for family friendly versions. You can adjust the amounts of juice and sugar accordingly to your preferences. 

Serve with cookies and/or muffins.