Spirited Apple Cider

Name: Spirited Apple Cider
Ingredients: 12 whole cloves; 6 whole allspice; 3 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches, broken; 1 tbsp. grated orange rind; 2 quarts apple cider; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail; 1/2 cup dark rum; 1/2 cup apple flavored brandy

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By Lynnda Cloutier
@eatygourmet

Source: UnknownDark rum adds depth of flavor to this cider.

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Ingredients

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12 whole cloves
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6 whole allspice
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3 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches, broken
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1 tbsp. grated orange rind
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2 quarts apple cider
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1 cup orange juice
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1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
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1/2 cup dark rum
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1/2 cup apple flavored brandy

How to Make Spirited Apple Cider

Step-by-Step

Tie first 4 ingredients in a cheesecloth bag. Mix spice bag and cider in large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook 35 minutes or til mixture is reduced to 4 cups.
Discard spice bag. Stir in orange juice and remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium heat til heated. Makes 8 cups.

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