Spiced Maple Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. apple juice or cider
8 oz. bottle pure maple syrup
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 small orange, sliced
3 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
1/4 c. Southern Comfort liquor (optional)

Preparation

In large saucepan combine all ingredients except liquor; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Remove orange slices and spices.
Add liquor, if desired.
Serve warm, or chill and add 2 liter bottle ginger ale just before serving.