Hot Mulled Cider

Serves 6 to 8

2 quarts fresh apple cider

2 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks

4 whole cloves

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

2 (4-5 inch long) strips of orange peel

Juice of 1 orange

Combine the apple cider, spices, orange peel and juice in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.