WITCHES' BREW (AKA HOT SPICED CIDER)

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I have been making this for years, for Halloween and all through the fall/winter. Its wonderful for holiday gatherings, and a nice change from eggnog. Its even great to take along in a thermos to those chilly football games! (Makes 30 5 fl.oz. servings)

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 25m

Yield 150 fluid ounces, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon fresh sweet apple cider (the unfiltered, cloudy kind)
1 (750 ml) bottle brotherhood holiday wine (Brotherhood is the name of the winery or brand of this particular lightly spiced red wine.)
12 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks (each about 3-4 inches long)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot (or"cauldron").
  • Simmer,stirring occasionally until very hot.
  • Serve in heatproof punch cups or mugs.
  • **Can also be made in a microwave,crockpot or electric coffee percolator (place spices in basket) instead of stovetop.
  • If there are leftover, it can be stored (tightly covered) in the refrigerator and then reheated later.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.2

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