Ingredients

　　1 1/4 quarts apple cider

　　3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

　　1 whole cinnamon stick, plus 6 sticks for garnish

　　1 teaspoon ground allspice

　　1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

　　Pinch of ground cloves

　　Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

　　Pinch of salt

　　1/2 cup Calvados or other brandy (optional)

　　In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; pour in the brandy, if desired. Strain into a pitcher; discard the solids. Serve immediately, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.