No. 38: Mulled Apple Cider

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups apple cider
• 4 tsp Rockerbox Mulling Spice
• Optional garnishes: 4 cinnamon sticks, 1/4 C fresh cranberries

DIRECTIONS:

• Place all ingredients in a covered saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Turn the heat off and let it steep for 30 min. Reheat, then strain and serve.
• Optional: Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and a couple fresh cranberries.

TIP: Try to get your hands on some fresh-pressed, unfiltered apple cider. It makes all the difference!

No. 9: Mulled Wine

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium lemons

• 2 medium oranges

• 1 1/4 C water

• 2 bottles dry red wine

• 1 cup granulated sugar or honey (optional)

• 1/2 cup brandy (optional)

• 2 Tbsp Rockerbox Mulling Spice, or one small jar.

DIRECTIONS:

• Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the lemons and oranges in wide strips, avoiding the white pith. Place the zest in a large saucepan.

• Juice the lemons and oranges, and add the juice to the pan. Add the mulling spices to the saucepan.

• Add the sugar and water, and place the pan over high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by about one third (about 20 minutes).

• Add the red wine and brandy, stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer (don't let it boil). Remove from heat, and strain into mugs. Serve hot.