Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
8-10 servings
A lovely spiced drink to share with family and friends on a frigid day.
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ingredients
½
gallon apple cider
12
ounce hard cider, bottles
1
cup calvados
1
lemon, juiced
⅓
cup honey
3
cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving
3
cloves
1
star anise
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directions
Step 1
Special equipment: a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker and a cheesecloth square
Step 2
Combine the apple cider, hard cider, calvados, lemon juice and honey in a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker. Place the cinnamon, cloves and star anise in a square of cheesecloth, tie the ends together to close and toss in the slow cooker. Heat on high to bring to a simmer. Then turn to the warm/hold setting. Serve the cider in a mug with a cinnamon stick.