Hot Fruit Toddy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 qt. apple cider
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 sticks cinnamon or red hots
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
3 c. orange juice
2 c. water
1/2 c. lemon juice
lemon slices (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, mix the cider and sugar. Add cinnamon and cloves tied together in cheesecloth.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Remove cinnamon and cloves. Add juices and water.
Heat until piping hot.
Serve in mugs with lemon slices, if desired.