Ingredients:
6 cups unfiltered apple cider
2 whole star anise pods
2 whole cinnamon sticks
6 ounces of whiskey, rum, or brandy
Thinly sliced apple for garnish
Directions:
- Place all ingredients but the booze in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until just simmering. Cover, remove from the heat, and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the spices (reserve for garnishing) and return the mixture to a simmer. Add the booze and let the mixture heat through completely.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with apple slices and reserved spices.