Ingredients

 
1 QUART APPLE CIDER 2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR 1 CINNAMON STICK 2 WHOLE STAR ANISE 1 PIECE ORANGE PEEL (ABOUT 1 BY 4 INCHES) 1∕2-INCH PIECE FRESH GINGER 3∕4 CUP CALVADOS THINLY SLICED APPLES, FOR GARNISH1 QUART APPLE CIDER 2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR 1 CINNAMON STICK 2 WHOLE STAR ANISE 1 PIECE ORANGE PEEL (ABOUT 1 BY 4 INCHES) 1∕2-INCH PIECE FRESH GINGER 3∕4 CUP CALVADOS THINLY SLICED APPLES, FOR GARNISH
 

Time:

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

 

Serves: 6

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Hard Apple Cider

In a saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, orange peel, and ginger. Bring to a low boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Strain and stir in Calvados. Serve hot, or chill and serve over crushed ice. Garnish with apple slices.