Spiced Bourbon-Apple Cider

• 16 ounces apple cider
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cloves
• 2 black peppercorns
• 1 star anise
• 8 ounces bourbon
• Ground cinnamon, in a shaker, for sprinkling
• 4 apple slices

1. Put the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black peppercorns and star anise in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2. Immediately strain the mixture into 4 mugs, divided evenly.
3. Top with the bourbon.
4. Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon on top of each and garnish with an apple slice.

apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black peppercorns, anise, bourbon, ground cinnamon, apple slices

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/spiced-bourbon-apple-cider.html (may not work)