Apricot-Apple Cider

This recipe is meant to be served warm but I may try chilling it and serving it with some Tito’s Handmade vodka.

8 C. unsweetened apple juice
1 12oz. ginger ale
1/2 C. dried apricots, halved
1/2 C. dried cranberries
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp. whole allspice
1 tbsp. whole cloves

Additional cinnamon sticks and fresh cranberries, optional

In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine apple juice and ginger ale.  Place the apricots, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, allspice, and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up the corners of the cloth and tie with string to form a bag.  Place in slow cooker; cover.  Cook on high for 3-4 hours.  Discard spice bag.  Garnish individual servings with cinnamon sticks and cranberries if desired.

Per 3/4 cup serving: 79 calories, 0g. fat, 0g. cholesterol, 8mg. sodium, 20g. carbs, 0g. protein