Apple Cider Toddy

Yield:
Makes 20 to 30 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 2 quarts apple cider
  2. 1 bottle (48 oz.) cranberry juice cocktail
  3. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  4. 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 4 cinnamon sticks
  7. 1 bottle (750 ml.) rose wine
Directions:

In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cloves, salt and cinnamon sticks. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes; do not boil. Strain and add the wine. Serve hot with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Alternate Preparation:
This is ideal to make in a 30-cup percolator. Place the cider and juice in the percolator. Place the brown sugar, cloves, salt and cinnamon sticks in the percolator basket. Perk, then remove the basket and add the wine.

Source: "Celebrated Seasons," a cookbook by the Junior League of Minneapolis


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