Mulled Cider from John Wright (River Cottage)

John Wright from River Cottage posted his Mulled Cider recipe recently...
so just sharing this one:


To make enough to serve 4, pour 1 litre still cider into a saucepan and add a glass of good apple juice if you like. 

Add 6 cloves and 4 cinnamon sticks, cover and bring slowly to the boil with the lid in place. 

As soon as it starts to simmer turn off the heat and add 200ml sloe gin (optional, but highly recommended) and 1 or 2 sliced oranges. 

Taste, and add a little honey or sugar if you want. 

Serve straight away.