Mulled Apple Cider Cocktails

By khojnicki

Ingredients

• 1 qt. apple cider
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 knob of fresh ginger, smashed
• 3 whole cloves
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 firm red apple, cubed
• 1 firm green apple, cubed
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 750 ML dry cava or dry sparkling wine

Preparation

Step 1

Stir the cider, cinnamon sticks, ginger, cloves and nutmeg together over medium heat. Bring to a boil; then reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, about 30 mins. Set aside to cool and then strain.

In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice and sugar. Add to cider and refrigerate until chilled. When ready to serve, fill champagne flutes halfway with cider mixture and top with cava or sparkling wine.