6 drinks
DRINKS
Ina Garten Modern Comfort (p. 31)
Apple cider - 32 oz
Whole black peppercorns - 4
Cinnamon sticks - 7
Whole dried cloves - 3
Star anise - 1
Orange - 1
Red apple - 1
Bourbon - 8 tbl
Orange - cut 1 large peel, then slice into half rounds
Apple - cut in half, remove core, slice in half rounds
Place the apple cider, peppercorns, one of the cinnamon sticks, the cloves and the star anise in a medium saucepan. Add the large orange peel to the pan. Bring the cider mixture to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 mnutes. Strain into a 4-cup glass measuring cup and discard the solids.
Pour the hot cider into mugs or heatproof glasses. Add 2 tbl bourbon, if using, to each mug. Add one slice of orange and one slice of apple to each mug and pour in the cider. Serve hot.