Let’s share some Holiday Recipes!
Here is one to get it started. It’s a hot drink that you might want to make for a New Year’s Eve Party or on a cold, rainy night.
APPLE CIDER PUNCH
INGREDIENTS
- 12 cups (2.83 liters) apple cider (plain apple juice might work just as well)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 strips of an orange peel, removed with a vegetable peeler
- Serve with: orange slices, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks (optional)
PREPARATION
1. In a large pot, bring cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange peel to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 25 to 35 minutes.
2. Line a strainer with a porous cloth and set over a large clean saucepan. Strain cider mixture into pan and keep warm.
3. When ready, (optional) serve with ½ an orange slice, a whole clove, & cinnamon stick in each cup of punch. Serves about 12 people.
