Beverage and Drink Recipes
Camelback Mountain Spiced Cider
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 - quarts apple cider
• 1/3 - cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 8 - whole allspice
• 8 - whole cloves
• 3 - cinnamon sticks
• 2 - thin slices gingerroot
• 1 - orange
• 2 - Tablespoon raisins

Directions

1. Pour cider into a 3 to 4 quart non-reactive pan. 
2. Next, stir in the brown sugar. 
3. Into a 12-inch square cheesecloth, place allspice, clove, cinnamon sticks and ginger root. 
4. Bring corners together and tie; drop spice bag into cider. 
5. Bring to a simmer. 
6. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
7. Discard spice bag. 
8. Cut orange in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise to make 1/8 – inch thick half slices (discard ends). 
9. On bamboo skewers, thread lengthwise 1 orange slice; skewer 4 or 5 raisins below orange slice. Ladle hot cider into mugs or cup and place a skewer of fruit in each.