Spiced Apple Cider

This is a favorite on a cold winter evening curled up in front of a fireplace or a fantastic holiday treat for parties and guests. For the more adventurous, add a little apple brandy to spice things up.

• 1 gal. unfiltered apple cider
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 6 oz. frozen lemonade
• 6 oz. frozen orange juice
• 1 tbsp. whole cloves
• 1 tbsp. whole allspice
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 5-6 whole cinnamon sticks

Combine unfiltered apple cider, brown sugar, frozen lemonade and frozen orange juice in a large pot. Place the spices in a cheesecloth and tie into a ball using twine or a string. Float the bundle in the liquid and warm over medium-low heat for 30 - 60 minutes. Leave it over low heat all night for holiday guests — if it lasts that long!