Twelve Days of Christmas: Hot Cider with Rye

Seasonal mugs with psychotic murderous characters optional

Here is a great drink to warm up the soul. Remember to make a fresh batch of biscotti or polish off the old one.

Hot Cider and Rye

• 2 oz rye whiskey per glass
• 4 cups fresh apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

In a small saucepan heat cider, cinnamon, cloves and lemon juice over low until simmering. Pour whiskey into mugs and top with steaming cider. Drink hot.