Maple Bourbon Mulled Cider

Maple Bourbon Mulled Cider pairs perfectly with Herbed Pork Loin

Ingredients

6 cups Big Y apple cider

6 tablespoons Food Club 100% pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice

6 cloves, whole

3 sticks cinnamon

2 star anise, whole
3/4 cup bourbon whiskey

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine apple cider, maple syrup, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise; stir. Let simmer for 20 minutes; avoid boiling.
Remove from heat, strain into a serving bowl and stir in whiskey. Ladle into mugs and serve warm, not hot.