Festive Apple Cider

A wonderful adult drink for cold weather. Spiced rum is a great alternative to the dark rum.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 12  whole cloves
• 6  whole allspice berries
• 3  cinnamon sticks
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 8  cups apple cider
• 1  cup  fresh orange juice
• 1  cup cranberry juice
• 1  cup  pineapple juice
• 1⁄2 cup dark rum
• 1⁄2 cup apple brandy

Directions

1. Using cheesecloth, make a bundle of the cloves, allspice, cinnamon sitcks and orange peel.
2. Place in a large pot and add the apple cider.
3. Bring cider and spices to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the cider is reduced to about 4 cups. Remove and discard the cheesecloth bundle of spices.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer until it is heated through.
5. Serve warm.