1 serving
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 thick orange slice
- 4 whole cloves
- 10 ounces unfiltered apple cider or apple juice
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 whole allspice berries
- 1 thin slice of fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 ounces brandy, dark rum, or applejack
- 1 small pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Take your orange slice and stud it by pushing the whole cloves directly into it.
- In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, the clove-studded orange slice, the cinnamon stick, allspice berries, and ginger slice. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in the brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, but do not let it boil as boiling can make the spices bitter. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it gently infuse for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir in the brandy, rum, or applejack. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof mug or glass, retaining the cinnamon stick.
- Grate a tiny pinch of fresh nutmeg over the top and garnish with the reserved cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g