Hot Mulled Cider
["1 tsp. whole allspice", "1 tsp. whole cloves", "3 (1-inch) sticks cinnamon", "dash of nutmeg", "1 gal. natural cider", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. brown sugar (omit if using natural cider)"]
["Tie first 4 ingredients in a small cloth bag.", "Combine spice bag, salt, sugar (if used) and cider in a kettle.", "Bring slowly to a boil.", "Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.", "Remove spice bag and serve hot with orange slices (thin) as floaters."]
["whole allspice", "whole cloves", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "natural cider", "salt", "brown sugar"]