Hot Mulled Cider

Mulled Apple Cider

Pairs well with a good book or an evening stroll.

Ingredients

1 ½ quarts of unfiltered apple cider
1 honeycrisp apple cut in thin cross-sections
5 cinnamon sticks, 1 for mulling and remaining for each mug
1 orange
1 star anise pod
2 whole cloves
4 ounces of your favorite bourbon (optional)

‍Directions:
Juice one half of the orange. Cut the remaining half into thin triangular slices and set aside for garnish.

Add all ingredients, except 4 cinnamon sticks, sliced orange and bourbon if using, into a 2 quart pot.

Simmer on low for ten minutes.

Remove from heat and add bourbon if using and stir.

Pour into mugs and add one cinnamon stick and a slice of orange into each mug.