Spicebush Mulled Cider

The leaves of this understory shrub possess one of my favorite scents of all time. When I'm lucky, I find a bush filled with bright red drupes (fruit). These drupes are a native spice. Use them fresh or dried like allspice or cinnamon.

This mulled cider calls for only two ingredients--both of which can be harvested/purchased locally in many parts of the US and Canada.