Mulling Spice Mix in a Cone

Disposable clear decorating bags
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon powdered orange drink mix (like Tang)
2 tablespoons powdered lemonade mix (like
    Country Time), not sugar free
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 teaspoon whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into 1-inch pieces

Stand empty cone in tall drinking glass to hold it upright. Measure ingredients in order listed into cone. When finished, lift cone out of glass. If necessary, squeeze and shape the tip to get the first ingredient in place and cone nicely pointed. Twist cone top tightly and put a twist-tie tightly around it to avoid spilling and to keep ingredients from mixing within the cone and losing the layered appearance. Tie a plain bow, fancy bow or ribbon around the neck of the cone. Decorate the cone however you wish.

Attach the following preparation instructions:

Mulled Apple Juice or Cider:

Place 4 cups (1 quart) apple juice/cider or 1 bottle red wine into a large pot. Add cone mix and stir well. Cover, bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer, covered (don't boil), for 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer into another pan and heat, if necessary. Serve warm.

Makes 4 cups, 3 to 4 servings.