Here’s a warming drink to have around the fireplace over the holidays, perfect for the whole family.
Many mulled apple cider recipes call for honey or brown sugar. This recipe omits the added sugar, as the natural sweetness from the oranges and apple cider is pleasant on its own.
Arvinda's Fireside Spicy Chai Mulled Apple Cider
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Fireside Spicy Chai Mulled Apple Cider
Ingredients:
2 L apple cider
1 tbsp. Arvinda’s Chai Masala (use less for milder flavour)
1 tsp. pure almond extract
6-8 orange slices
6-8 star anise, from Arvinda’s Whole Spices, to garnish
Method: In a large pot, bring apple cider to a gentle boil with remaining ingredients. Strain into mugs and garnish with an orange slice and star anise. Serves 6-8.
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A teaspoon of: The Stills. Listening to: Snow in California, a tribute to the climate change talks in Copenhagen until December 18th.
The Stills 2008 album Oceans Will Rise is about climate change, as the title implies.
