Mulled apple or pear cider

2 quarts

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2quartsFresh apple cider or pear juice
¼teaspoonNutmeg
1tablespoonFinely crushed sweet basil
teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonGinger powder
7eachesSticks cinnamon

Directions

GARNISH

In a large enameled pot, gently simmer the juice with the spices for 7 minutes.

Break the cinnamon sticks, placing a portion in each tankard or chalice or glass. Pour on warmed cider. Sprinkle sweet basil sparingly on top.

From _Fabulous Feasts- Medieval Cookery and Ceremony_ by Madeleine Pelner Cosman George Braziller, Inc. ISBN 0-8076-0832-7 Typos by Jeff Pruett