Ingredients
1 whole star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
10 cardamom pods
1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, washed and thinly sliced, plus 8 paper-thin slices for garnish
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 quart apple cider
1 to 2 cups seltzer
Preparation
Bring spices, ginger, syrup, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Strain, and discard solids.
Stir together spiced syrup and apple cider in a pitcher, and refrigerate until cold. Pour 1/2 cup spiced cider into each of eight glasses, and top with seltzer. Garnish each glass with ginger.
