Ingredients

6 cups apple cider 

2 small cinnamon sticks 

9 cardamom pods, crushed 

1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 

6 slices (each 1/8 inch thick) unpeeled fresh ginger 

4 whole cloves 

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1 hour, or for more flavor, refrigerate up to overnight. Strain. Reheat before serving.