Mulled Cranberry Cider
This festive drink is a great starter recipe for dinner or brunch. Or serve for a simple evening of snacks and drinks with friends.
Ingredients
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1 small orange
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8 cups cranberry-raspberry drink
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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6 inches stick cinnamon
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3 star anise
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1 teaspoon whole cloves
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Orange peel strips (optional)
Directions
1.
Remove the orange portion of the orange peel using a vegetable peeler. Cut peel into strips. Squeeze juice from orange; discard seeds and pulp. In a 3-1/2-, 4-, or 5-quart crockery cooker combine orange juice, cranberry-raspberry drink, and brown sugar.
2.
For spice bag, place the orange peel, cinnamon, star anise, and whole cloves on a double-thick, 8-inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie with a clean cotton string. Add to crockery cooker.
3.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. To serve, remove spice bag and discard. Ladle cider into cups. If desired, garnish with additional orange peel. Makes 10 (6-ounce) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 152, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 85%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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