So with a new decade only a few hours away, I think a celebration is in order. We'll be seeing in the New Year in our local the Red Lion, but before that it's as good an occasion as any to break out the spices and Mull up a warming treat. The very last knockings of our Sulgrave Orchard Cider will make the fruity base to our Rockingham Forest Wassail Cup, along with a few spicy store-cupboard favourites. The cider we're using is very dry and quite sharp, so adjust the sweetening to suit the cider you're using and to your own taste. For every litre of dry cider we'll be adding:
2 tbsp Calvados (or any other Brandy/Rum)
A good tsp each of Cinnamon Bark, Cloves, and Allspice (crushed)
A short grating of Nutmeg
Peel from half a Lemon
A few Chilli Flakes (optional)
Heat through and simmer very gently for a few minutes, then strain into a flask and surprise your friends and neighbours.
Wishing all our readers a very Happy New Year
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