Apple Brandy

For an alcohol-free drink, omit the brandy or use brandy-flavored extract.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 6  whole cloves
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest (grated peel)
• 2 1⁄2 cups apple cider
• 2  whole cinnamon sticks, each 2 inches long
• 2  tablespoons brandy

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine cloves, lemon zest, apple cider and cinnamon sticks.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer gently 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove pan from heat.
5. Strain out lemon zest, cloves and cinnamon.
6. Add brandy and serve.