Mulled Cider Spice Sachets

November 29th, 2016

Tie a spice sachet around a jug of cider or a bottle of red wine to make a festive gift!

Ingredients:
6 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons cardamom pods
3 tablespoons dried lemon peel
3 tablespoons dried orange peel
3 tablespoons whole cloves
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon black peppercorns (optional)

Place cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods in a plastic bag. Crush cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods using a rolling pin or the bottom of a sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Mix the crushed spices with the rest of the ingredients. Portion into six ready-made muslin tea bags or make your own with cheesecloth and kitchen string.

Castle Rock Winery Mendocino County Pinot Noir
La Vieille Ferme (Perrin & Fils) La Vieille Ferme Red Rhone Blend
Diflora Chianti Sangiovese Blend Intense ruby red color. Violet and black cherry aromatics. Fruit-forward, harmonious and lingering, with firm structure and soft tannins.
Paul Valmer California MerlotSpicy berry aromas with hints of smoke and plums. Well-balanced, round and supple. Smooth tannins on the finish.
Folie à Deux Ménage a Trois California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Bogle Vineyards Proud Roots Clarksburg Malbec Petite Sirah

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WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.