Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Add the milk, half-and-half, sugar, and cinnamon, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer an additional 30 minutes. Strain and serve hot or cold.