mulled cider

Ingredients:

1½ L dry cider

7 Tbs Salted Caramel Vodka

400ml apple juice

75g dark brown sugar

50g salted butter

1 orange, juice and rind needed

8 whole cloves

3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

1 tbsp allspice berries

4 star anise

Method:

Pour the cider, Salted Caramel Vodka, apple juice, butter and sugar into a large saucepan, and gently heat to mull.

Stir regularly on medium heat until warm and the butter has melted. Add the juice of the orange, and peel the rind in ling strips.

Add the orange rind and spices, bringing to a simmer, before turning down and keep on a low heat for 20-30 mins. Ladle into glass mugs to serve.