Festive Hot Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cinnamon sticks
16 whole allspice berries
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
1 vanilla bean, split
6 cups apple cider
4 cups cranberry juice
4 cups water
2 cups rum (optional)
orange slice, to garnish
fresh cranberries, to garnish

Preparation

Combine cider, cranberry juice, water, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom pods,& vanilla bean into slow cooker.
Cook on low heat for 2-4 hours.
Garnish with orange slices, if desired and fresh cranberries for a more colorful celebration.