Monday, October 17, 2005

Herbal Spiced Cider Mix...

1/4 tsp. cardamom seeds
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 tbsp. dried lemon balm, chopped
3 tbsp. dried orange mint, chopped
1 tsp. dried lemon verbena, chopped
2 tsp. dried lemon basil, chopped

Mix all together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container. To make cider, add about 3 tablespoons mix to one quart apple cider, cranberry juice or red wine. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and steep 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and serve.