Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider

Cinnamon apple brandy cider makes for the perfect afternoon/evening cocktail on the cold winter nights.

Ingredients:

• 1¼ tsp fresh apple cider

• ¼ cup apple brandy

• 1½ Tbsp

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• 1½ Tbsp honey

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

• 4 thin strips orange zest

• 4 small cinnamon sticks

Disclaimer: For those of legal age, please drink responsibly and with moderation.

Directions:

1. Combine apple cider, apple brandy, ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

2. Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between your fingers to release the essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.

Serves: 4