Merry mulled cider

Name: Merry mulled cider
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 cups apple cider; 2 1-in. cinnamon sticks; 5 whole allspice; 1/2 cup brandy, optional; half a stick cold butter

Prep Time10 min
Total Time10 min
Makes8 -1/2 cups

*PLUS Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider
2 1-in. cinnamon sticks
5 whole allspice
1/2 cup brandy, optional
half a stick cold butter

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat apple cider, cinnamon sticks and allspice, covered over medium heat, until cider just starts to bubble around the edges. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavour. Stir in brandy, if using. Slice butter into squares. Serve cider with a pat of cold butter floating on top of each mug.

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