Hot Buttered Apple Cider
This cocktail can be made a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, and reheat before serving. Serves 12
12 c. apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
3 c. Calvados (apple brandy)
3/4 c. fresh lemon juice
7 tbsp. packed brown sugar
6 tbs. butter
12 cinnamon sticks
grated nutmeg
Combine the Calvados, brown sugar, and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and butter melts. Add the apple cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and ladle the cider into 12 cups. Include a cinnamon stick in each cup. Dust with grated nutmeg to garnish.