Dudley eppel's hot cider-cranberry punch

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8cupsApple cider
4cupsCranberry juice cocktail
3Cinnamon sticks
4Cloves, whole
3Strips orange peel
1cupDark rum

Directions

1>. Put cider,cranberry juice, cinnamon, cloves and orange peel into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 25 to 35 minutes. 2> Line a strainer with cheesecloth and strian punch. Put 1 to 2 tablespoons of rum into each mug, then fill to the rim with hot punch.