December 21, 2011
The always-perfect holiday hostess gift? A bottle of red.
The above-and-beyond-she’s-so-amazing holiday hostess gift? The bottle, with a spice sachet and instructional gift tag attached.
Mulled Cider Spice Sachets
Recipe compliments of Whole Foods
Makes 6 sachets
Ingredients
6 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons cardamom pods
3 tablespoons dried lemon peel
3 tablespoons dried orange peel
3 tablespoons whole cloves
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon black peppercorns (optional)
Method
Place cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods in a plastic bag. Crush cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods using a rolling pin or the bottom of a sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Mix the crushed spices with the rest of the ingredients. Portion into six ready-made muslin tea bags or make your own with cheesecloth and kitchen string.
