Spiced Apple Cider

I found a recipe for Spiced Apple Cider that I'd like to make for Thanksgiving! It's easy to prepare and importantly, transport. I already have two large pitchers, so I'm thinking one can be alcoholic ;) Woo!

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INGREDIENTS

• 1-quart apple cider

• 3 sticks cinnamon

• 1 inch peeled ginger, cut into rounds

• 5 whole cloves

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

• peel from one orange

• peel from one lemon

• juice from one lemon

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• Absolut Oak, bourbon, or champagne

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour apple cider into a medium pot. Break cinnamon sticks in half and add to pot. Add ginger, cloves, nutmeg, orange peel, lemon peel, juice, and brown sugar.

2. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

3. Ladle into mugs and 2 ounces of oak vodka or bourbon if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and lemon or orange slices.

4. (If using champagne, serve the cider cold before adding champagne.)

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NOTES

• This can also be made in the slow cooker. Add all ingredients and cook on low for 4 hours.

• Adapted from Alex Guarnaschelli.