Cranberry Golden Toddy

• candied orange peel
• 2 oranges (i.e. valencia)
• 1 piece star anise
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups sugar
• Drink Assembly
• 8 ounces Cranberry Wine (Tart)
• 4 ounces Goldschlager
• 8 ounces Apple Cider
• 1 handful cranberries
• 2 cinnamon stick (3 inch)
• cinnamon sugar

1. I cut off top and bottom of oranges, then peel and cut peel into thin strips a quarter of an inch wide. I boil and drain the peels 2-3 times to get rid of bitterness.
2. bring cranberry juice, water and 2.5 cups of sugar to a boil.
3. Add strips of orange peel, star anise and cinnamon stick reduce heat and simmer for about 35-40 minutes. Drain and reserve syrup for other use.
4. Allow strips to cool, then toss with remaining .5 cup of sugar, and let dry. Remaining can be stored in fridge for a couple days or freezer at least a month.
5. Combine wine, Goldschlager and Cider. My cider was very sweet. If yours is not, sweeten mixture to taste.
6. Add Cranberries and cinnamon stick and heat gently until warm. A slow cooker works well for this.
7. Rim shallow glasses with cinnamon sugar, and garnish with spiced cranberry candied orange peel.
8. Ask someone to fetch you a second, after you finish the first.

candied orange peel, oranges, star anise, cinnamon, cranberry juice, water, sugar, cranberry wine, goldschlager, apple cider, handful cranberries, cinnamon, cinnamon sugar

Taken from food52.com/recipes/8443-cranberry-golden-toddy (may not work)