Apple Pie Rum Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups water, divided
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
8 cups apple cider
2 1/2 cups dark rum
1/2 cup lemon juice
ice, for serving
apple slices and cinnamon stick, for garnish

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 Celsius water with brown sugar, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a punch bowl, combine the cooled syrup with the remaining water, cider, rum, lemon juice, and ice. Divide among glasses and garnish each with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.