Cinnamon Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 gal. apple cider
6 cinnamon sticks
1 Tbsp. cloves
orange peel or zest of orange
rum (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan or crock-pot, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves and orange zest.
Bring to a boil.
Turn down heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Serve mixture into cups.
Add 1 ounce rum to each mug if wanted.
Serve with cinnamon stick.