DRINKS - 2 HOURS
INGREDIENTS
8 cups apple cider
2 cups apple juice
6-3 inch cinnamon sticks
1 orange
Zest of one orange
10-14 cloves
3 star anise flowers, dried
Rum to taste (optional)
To serve:
Cinnamon sticks and orange slices
DIRECTIONS
Heat apple cider and juice in 3-4 quart pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add cinnamon sticks and zest of half an orange. Using a toothpick, pierce holes in the whole orange, insert the whole clove in each and add to the pot. Add star anise and bring to a slow boil. Place pot in Wonderbag. Leave cider in Wonderbag for a minimum of 2 hours before serving to enhance flavor. It will retain heat for several hours. To serve, ladle cider into heat-proof mug or glass. Add rum to taste. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange slices and serve.