Mulled Cider Supreme

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons "measures-like-sugar" brown sugar calorie-free sweetener (such as Brown Sugar Twin)
• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 whole allspice
• 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well.
2. Place cinnamon sticks and remaining 3 ingredients on a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string. Add spice bag to cider mixture.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard spice bag. Pour into individual mugs, and serve warm.