Mulled cider: Hot or Cold?

One of the things about living right on the Equator is that there are only two seasons to a year - dry or rainy season. No fall, winter, summer or spring. This means that we are often in our shorts as we open our Christmas presents and sipping cold instead of hot cider in the evening as a nightcap.

Apple cider is not easily found in this part of the world but last year, when we visited the US, we bought a small carton of Aspen Mulling Spices. I had forgotten about it until two days ago when I found it sitting at the far end of our fridge compartment and decided that it is time we realize its full potential. According to instructions, we added 3 teaspoons to regular store-bought apple juice and, voila, we got some cinnamon-laced cider - so comforting to the tummy (and soul) after a long day. As it has been raining ceaselessly here in Singapore, the weather is actually quite cool (around low-80's F. or 24/5 C.). So, we've actually been enjoying some hot mulled cider as we pretend to await the first snowfall.

Meanwhile, I'll leave you with a pix from our Thanksgiving dinner with family in Maryland last month.