Spicy Apple Drink - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. apple cider
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 sticks cinnamon
8 whole cloves
1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced
pinch of mace
pinch of nutmeg
1 medium orange, thinly sliced

Preparation

Combine cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon, mace, and nutmeg in two- quart glass measure; stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Place in microwave oven. Cook on high for 10 minutes. Strain into 4 mugs. Garnish with orange slices before serving. Makes 4 servings.