Berkly Hot Spiced Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (3-inch) pieces stick cinnamon
2 tsp. whole cloves
1 whole nutmeg or 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sugar
2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. apple brandy
8 c. apple cider

Preparation

Tie cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a small piece of cheesecloth.
Combine with cider and sugar in large saucepan; simmer 15 minutes and remove spice bag.
Stir in orange and lemon juices.
Heat until bubbling.
Pour into heated punch bowl; add small oranges studded with whole cloves for garnish.
Add apple brandy if wanted.