Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider

July 20, 2012/in Christmas, Cook, Drinks, Food, Holiday /by kbw71

INGREDIENTS

• 7 cups apple cider
• 5 cups cranberry juice
• 2 oranges, zested and juiced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 inch peeled ginger root, sliced
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups brandy
• 1/2 cup triple sec, or other orange-flavored liqueur

GET COOKIN'

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the brandy and the Triple Sec in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Lower the heat to low to just keep the cider warm. Add the brandy and the Triple Sec and strain into mugs.

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