by Birgitt Evans
A delicious beverage for a gathering, and a great start to a festive meal!
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon Apple Juice
- Peel from 1/2 Orange or 1 Mandarin
- 10 Whole Cloves
- 6 Cardamom Pods
- 2 or 3 3 inch Pieces of Cinnamon Stick
Add everything to a heavy bottomed pan and bring just to a simmer. Turn heat down to low and cook, covered, for 90 minutes.
Notes:
1) You can use a high quality apple juice in this, but a medium quality one will do just as well. Fresh pressed apple juice will probably ferment.
2) If you have a small piece from a whole Nutmeg, you can toss that in too for an additional spice element.
3) Best made the night before and reheated when your guests arrive or when you want a mug.
4) Add a drop of Brandy for an adult beverage.