Name: Beer Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 1⁄2 pound bacon, cut into 1⁄3-inch dice; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 bottle (12 ounces) favorite lager (I used Surly Oktoberfest); 2 cups chicken stock; 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 1⁄2 stick (1⁄4 cup) butter; 1⁄3 cup flour; 2 cups whole milk; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese; 2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

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1/2 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 bottle of Red wine
2 cups apple cider
1 apple, chopped
1 pear, chopped
1 orange, sliced
3 cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

To make the simple syrup, In a small saucepan, whisk together the water, sugar, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool.
Place the chopped apple and pear in a large pitcher along with simple syrup, red wine, apple cider, and cinnamon sticks.
Stir well and refrigerate overnight or for several hours.
When ready to serve place sliced orange around rim of the glass.