Chuckling at Joe's "beer and a bump"

I've looked at several recipes - all in the vicinity of apple cider with something alcoholic added, be it hard cider, brandy, stout, etc, plus spices, served warn. Warm is gonna be critical, with us on a couple days of below freezing and piles of snow on the way.

Steve, do you realize I'm in Cleveland, Ohio, not Cleveland, England?

I'm getting the idea that a specific recipe or alcoholic component isn't necessary, and am creating our own tradition. As an American exploring the cultures of my heritage, I was curious to have some contemporary feedback on tradition.I cherish the folks who love the English trad as I do, and among those coming are dear friends from Oberlin, Judy and Dennis Cook, and Nancy Darling, who plays English Country Dance tunes when we're part of the band for the Cook's group of dancers.

Joanne in Cleveland, bracing for lake effect snow