Noel Bowl(Makes 10 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
2 c. sugar
12 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
4 allspice berries (optional)
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped ginger
8 c. apple cider
3 c. orange juice
2 c. fresh lemon juice (9 lemons)
1 bottle rum (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and let stand 1 hour.
Strain sugar syrup into large bowl.
Stir in apple cider, orange and lemon juices.
Cover and refrigerate.
(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
Serve warm or cold, depending on preference.