Enchanted elixir for Christmas

THERE’S an undeniable magic in sipping a piping hot drink on a cold day, especially when it’s infused with the aromatic symphony of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice – a fragrant overture to the festive season.

Now, despite the year-end monsoon lending a cool breeze, it’s not exactly winter wonderland temperature here in the tropics, making hot buttered cider a rarity.