Stopping by the Grinch Station

Recently, the Reindeer Bar participated in the neighborhood outdoor lighting display contest. Their Grinch display won the Most Creative. Several people stepped inside the Reindeer Bar to check out the Grinch Station. Business was brisk since it was rather cold out. Lucky for me, The Grinch Station offered some healthier options, since I may have overindulged at their cookie station yesterday. 

I could not pass up a warm-up with Apple Cran-Raspberry Cider. It was perfect for a chilly evening.

I managed to get the recipe for us.  

Apple Cran-Raspberry Cider
Ingredients:

• ½ gallon apple cider
• 32 oz. cran-raspberry drink
• 10 whole cloves
• 3 large cinnamon sticks
• 1 orange cut in half

Directions:

• Place 5 whole cloves in each orange half
• Pour cider and cran-raspberry drink into a large pot on the stove
• Add orange halves with cloves cut side down into cran/cider mixture with cinnamon sticks
• Warm on low heat for an hour, stirring occasionally
• To serve: Remove orange halves and cinnamon sticks, and pour into mugs.