- 8 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries
- 4 inches stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- cinnamon sticks (optional)
- Fresh strawberry or apple slices (optional)
- Combine cider or juice, frozen sliced strawberries, the 4 inches stick cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth.
- To serve, pour cider mixture into eight heatproof glasses or cups. Garnish each serving with a fresh strawberry slice, if desired.