Apple Cider by Ophelia Dunk

Ingredients:

ü  4-5 cups apple juice

ü  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

ü  1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

ü  3 ounces spiced rum (optional)

ü  Cinnamon sticks for garnish

ü  Apple slices for garnish

Directions:

1. In a small pot heat the apple juice, spices and rum (if using) over low/medium heat.
2. Stir often while the mixture is heating so the spices will blend into the juice (you don't want any spice clumps).
3. Once it's hot pour into two mugs and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Serve warm, while wearing a turtle-neck sweater (Note: turtle-neck sweater is optional).