Varga Bar Hot Apple Cider Serves fourWhat’s in it1 quart of apple cider1 tbs. whole cloves1 tbs. whole allspice5 pieces of star anise1 tsp. whole cardamom1 tsp. pink peppercorns2 oz. spiced rum, per serving5 cinnamon sticksHow to make itPut all spices in a saute pan and toast on top of stove for 3-4 minutes or until spices become fragrant. Add to apple cider and bring to a boil. Once the liquid is to a boil, turn the heat off and allow the spices to steep into the cider.Add 2 oz. of spiced rum to about 8 oz. of the steeped, strained cider, and garnish with cinnamon stick and/or freshly ground nutmeg.Where to drink itWhile the recipe will come in handy for future snow days, for now you can cozy up to the bar at Varga for some fall cider sipping.10th and Spruce streets, www.vargabar.com
