Spiced Winter Cider

Baby, it's cold outside.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  gallon apple cider
• 5  cinnamon sticks, plus extra for garnish
• 2  oranges, cut into wheels
• 1  red apple, cored and sliced
• 1  green apple, cored and sliced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 -1 1⁄2 ounce spiced rum (Tuaca, Captain Morgan, etc.) (optional) or 1 -1 1⁄2 ounce  liqueur, per serving (Tuaca, Captain Morgan, etc.) (optional)

Directions

1. In a big pot, combine the apple cider, cinnamon, fruit, cloves, and dried cranberries; bring to a boil.
2. Decrease heat and simmer 8-10 minutes.
3. Ladle cider (without spices and fruit) into coffee mugs and serve hot.
4. If desired, add spiced rum or Tuaca to each serving.
5. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.