Ingredients

2

quarts apple cider

1 1/2

quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

4

sticks cinnamon

1 1/2

teaspoons whole cloves

Spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps, if desired

1

orange, thinly sliced

Preparation

In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.

Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.

Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.