Ingredients

4 C. water
1 C. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. whole cloves
3 Tbsp. whole allspice
2 sticks cinnamon
1/4 C. sliced candied or crystallized ginger
6 C. apple cider
2 C. orange juice
1/2 C. lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 stick butter, cut into thin slices
16 cinnamon sticks, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Mix the water and sugar in a large non-aluminum saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cloves, allspice, cinnamon and ginger. Let the mixture stand for 1 hour, or longer. Strain into a bowl and return to the saucepan. Stir in the apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice. Serve in mugs with a slice of butter on top and a cinnamon stick.
 
 
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