Berkeley Spiced Cider

Great with Thanksgiving dinner. From The Southern Heritage Celebrations Cookbook.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 4 quarts

Ingredients

• 3  cups  orange juice
• 3⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 6  cinnamon sticks
• 1  tablespoon whole cloves
• 1  tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 3  quarts apple cider
• 1⁄2 cup  Applejack

Directions

1. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, 6 cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook until sugar dissolves and mixture is thoroughly heated.
2. Add cider, stirring well.
3. Add applejack, if desired.
4. Strain mixture, discarding cinnamon sticks and cloves; pour into cups.
5. Serve with cinnamon sticks in each drink, if desired.