Mulled Cider
This beverage is traditional at harvest gatherings and as a special treat when the kids come in from Trick or Treating on Halloween, or to warm up your hands sitting around the bonfire on Samhain.
Preparation Time: The longer the better
Ingredients:
½ gallon apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
1 orange, sliced
Directions:
Put it all in a saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Strain and serve hot.
Consider dehydrating some orange slices and package them with cloves and cinnamon sticks to keep on hand to make a quick pot at a moment's notice.
Additional Comments:
We use apple cider for our harvest and Samhain libations. It is great for giving thanks for successes in the areas of prosperity and love, and for drawing prosperity and love. This beverage features both solar and cthonic energies.
Quick Witch Tips
You can buy mulling spices at most grocery stores in the late autumn. Follow the directions on the package.
This dish is best served on the following occasions:
This dish carries energies for the following magical purposes:
love, prosperity, protection
Attribution:
Did you try this recipe? Tweak it? Tell us what you think!
