Cheering cider cocktail

WASSAILING MEETS MULLED WINE – IDEAL FOR TWELFTH NIGHT

Serves 6

1l fresh apple cider 750ml dry red wine 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 oranges, thinly sliced 1 apple, sliced 4 whole cloves 1 Combine all ingredients (reserving 6 orange slices) in a large saucepan and warm on a medium heat for 10 mins, stirring continually. 2 Once gently bubbling, let it cool slighty and pour into (heatproof) glasses, serve with a slice of orange over the glass and a sprig of rosemary as a stirring stick.

Candles, greenery, friends and food to share will warm the chilliest of January evenings