Xmus Festival

Spiked Hot Apple Cider  Created by Sunshine & Whiskey Bartending Made with cinnamon sticks, star anise, clove, allspice, fresh oranges and your desired spirit (Bourbon-whiskey, Spiced rum, rum). The perfect easy to make cocktail to impress your XMUS guests. Ingredients - Creates 14 drinks *   1 gallon unfiltered apple juice *   1 large orange, cut into 1/4” slices *   3 cinnamon sticks *   4 star anise *   1 tablespoon whole cloves *   1 tablespoon whole allspice *   1” ginger root, sliced *   1 1/2 cups of desired spirit (we will be using Whiskey-Bourbon) Instructions 1. In a large pot, add apple juice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, whole allspice and ginger root. 2. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 2-3 hours. 3. Remove fruit and spices from the pot. 4. Add spirit to the apple cider mixture. 5. Serve! Optional: garnish with orange slices, apple slices This recipe can be made in a Croc