Warm Spiked Cider

Directions

1. 1
   With a vegetable peeler remove four 3-inch-long strips of zest from lemon and two 6-inch-long strips from orange.
2. 2
   In a 3-quart saucepan bring cider to a rolling boil and pour through a sieve lined with a triple layer of cheesecloth or paper towels into a heatproof pitcher.
3. 3
   Stir in orange and lemon zests, star anise, cloves, cinnamon sticks, juniper berries, and sugar and steep at room temperature 1 hour.
4. 4
   (Cider may be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely before being chilled, covered.)
5. 5
   Just before serving, in a saucepan reheat cider over low heat until just warm.
6. 6
   Discard spices and stir in brandy.