Classic Fall Apple Cider
Enjoy the taste of fall with this classic warm apple cider drink, perfect for any fall gatherings or to cuddle up and enjoy with a good book!
Ingredients
3 quarts of apple cider
12 whole cloves
12 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 apples thinly sliced into rounds
Instructions
Place the apple cider, cloves, only 1 cinnamon stick, and nutmeg in a large saucepan and bring to a full boil.
Boil for two minutes.
Remove from the stove.
Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the hot cider away from the other ingredients.
Pour the hot cider into glass mugs, add a few thin round apple slices and cinnamon sticks for stirring.
Optional: You can add a touch of dark rum, cinnamon-flavored rum, brandy, or bourbon to spike it up a bit.