Raspberry Cider

1 cup apple-raspberry juice concentrate, thawed (see note below)
10 cups fresh apple cider
1-2 tablespoon sugar (white or brown)
4 cinnamon sticks

Combine everything in a large pan or crock-pot.
Heat to a simmer, then turn down and keep warm until closer to serving time.
May be served hot, warm or even cooled completely with equally tasty results.

Hot Mint Malt

4 chocolate covered cream filled mint patties (the large ones, 1-1/2")
5 cups milk
1/2 cup malted milk powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract.
Whipped cream, optional
Peppermint sticks or candy canes, optional

Combine everything but whipped cream in crockpot.
Cover & heat on low for 2 hours.
Beat with hand or electric beater until frothy.
Pour into mugs & garnish with whipped cream or peppermint stick (candy cane) or both.