Cider and brandy warmer

Tags: drink, Lu
. Makes 1 1/4 pints. 5 steps
1/4 pint water   Heat slowly 10 minutes. Strain
1 lemon rind
1 orange rind
2oz sugar
6 inch cinnamon stick
4 cloves
3 blades mace
1 ginger root
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pint strong dry cider   Add, reheat
2 tablespoons brandy
2 apples Core, slice into rings   Pour into punch bowl, decorate with apple rings