This fragrant cider recipe, courtesy of Hamilton Beach, will put anyone in the holiday spirit and is a delicious beverage to serve your guests or share with family. Make it in a slow cooker for best results. 

Get 1 gallon or 4 and a half liters of apple cider,

1 and a half to 3 cups of  bourbon or fruit juice, (pause)

1 and a half teaspoons  cinnamon, 

1 teaspoon ground ginger, (pause)

1 and a half teaspoons allspice, 

1 teaspoon ground cloves. 

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on preferred setting, depending on your time schedule. (pause)

Simmer on Low – for 3 hours, or a little faster on High - for 90 minutes.

Stir well then ladle into mugs garnished with a cinnamon stick, and let the party begin.