Apple Black Currant Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened apple cider
2 tablespoons black currant syrup (Ribena)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 large cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon brown sugar (to taste)
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients; simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
Strain hot cider and serve in mugs with cinnamon sticks and orange peel for garnish.
Note: The longer the cider simmers, the stronger the flavour of the spices.