Mulled Apple Cider

By cdboss

This delicious hot apple cider drink is perfect for those cold months of the year. Spiced with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, fresh nutmeg and a little lemon zest. Cheers!

Ingredients

• 2 quarts apple cider
• 10 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 12 ounces Calvados, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, heat apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, freshly grated nutmeg and lemon zest until hot but not boiling, at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof punch bowl (or serve out of the pot) and stir in 12 ounce Calvados.