Spice Bags for Warm Winter Drinks
3 sticks cinnamon, broken into small pieces
2 whole nutmegs, crushed
1/3 cup whole cloves
1/3 cup minced dried orange peel (or 1/4 cup ground)
1/4 cup whole allspice
In bowl, combine all ingredients. Tie in sachets of 1 tablespoon each in double thickness of cheesecloth. Transfer to an airtight container. One sachet of mixture will flavor 1 quart cider, tea or wine.
To use, simmer 1 quart of the chosen beverage with 1 sachet for 20 minutes. Ladle into mugs. If desired, add a garnish of cinnamon sticks, slice of orange, lemon peel or a sprinkling of additional spirits.