• Mulled cider

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 125ml brown sugar or honey
    • a dash of salt
    • 1 litre cider
    • 4 cloves
    • 1 stick cinnamon
    • 5 slices fresh ginger
    • 100ml brandy
    • dried or fresh apple rings, to garnish

    Instructions

    1

    In a pot over a medium heat, combine the sugar, salt and cider. Tie the spices and ginger in a small piece of cheesecloth fastened with string.

    2

    Add it to the cider mixture and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove and discard the spice sachet.

    3

    Directly before serving, add the brandy and divide the stillwarm cider equally between four mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with a dried apple ring and serve immediately.