Instant Russian Tea

This is a nice substitution for mulled cider... the advantage is you can keep it in your cabinet and it only takes as much time to make as it does for the water to boil.

2 cups Tang (like the astronauts drink)
3/4 cup of Instant Tea
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup lemonade drink powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

In a large container mix all ingredients. Make sure everything is thoroughly mixed. This can be stored in an airtight container for quite a while. (Also, if you are watching your sugar, you can substitute part or all of the 1 cup called for in the recipe.)

Then when you are ready to drink this hot beverage, add about 2-3 tablespoons per cup and mix with boiling water. You can add more or less of the mix to taste.

You can also place this mix into decorative jars (with recipe and instructions) and give as cute little inexpensive gifts.