CIDER PLUS

By Edoo

Ingredients

• 1/2 gal. apple cider
• 2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 tbsp. grated orange rind
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 c. apple brandy or Captain Morgan's spiced rum
• Orange or lemon slices
• Cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine apple cider, brown sugar, butter, orange and lemon rinds, cinnamon and nutmeg in large saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring constantly until mixture just comes to a boil, but do not boil.

2. Carefully pour mixture into heat proof punch bowl; stir in brandy or rum. Garnish with orange or lemon slices.

3. Serve in warmed mugs with cinnamon stocks. Makes 20 servings.