Mulled Cider Supreme

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups apple cider unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 6 inch cinnamon 
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger 
• 2 inch gingerroot peeled
• 1 cup water 
• 3  allspice whole

Equipment

• sauce pan
• cheesecloth

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well.
2. Place cinnamon sticks and remaining 4 ingredients on a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.
3. Add spice bag to cider mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove and discard spice bag.
5. Pour cider mixture into individual mugs.
6. Serve warm.