Mulled Apple Cider with Whiskey

Yield: 4-6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1/2 gallon Apple Cider
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 6 whole Cloves
• 1 Star Anise pod
• 6 Allspice Berries
• 1/2 Vanilla Bean, sliced lengthwise
• 1 Apple, cored and sliced
• 1 Orange, sliced
• 1 cup Water
• 8-12 ounces Whiskey

Directions

1. In a large pan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice berries, vanilla bean, apple slices, orange slices, and water. Bring to a boil over medium/high heat, then reduce to medium/low heat. Let gently simmer for 30 minutes.
2. If desired, pour the mulled cider through a fine mesh sieve to strain out fruit and spices.
3. Pour 1-2 ounces of whiskey in a mug and fill with mulled cider.
4. Serve immediately.