Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider or apple juice
• 4 cups apricot nectar
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 tsp. whole allspice
• 4 inches stick cinnamon, broken
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan combine apple cider, nectar, lemon juice, and honey.

2. For spice bag, place cloves, allspice, and tick cinnamon in a double-thick, 6-inch-square of 100% cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with a clean string.

3. Add the spice bag to the cider mixture. Bring the mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Discard spice bag. Ladle mixture into cups. If desired, serve with cinnamon sticks.

4. If desired, substitute 4 packets of spiced cider instant apple flavor drink mix (each packet about 1/4 oz.) nd 4 cups of water for the apple juice or cider and whole spices. Stir together; vring all ingredients to boiling. There is no need to simmer before serving.

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