->Mulled Cider 02 <-

24 whole cloves

1 orange

8 c apple cider

4 c cranberry juice

1/2 c sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

1 tsp Angostura bitters

24 whole allspice

1 c dark rum

Press cloves into orange and place it in a heavy saucepan. Add

water, cranberry juice, sugar, cinnamon, bitters and allspice.

Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to

very low, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Strain into punch bowl or crockpot.

Two tablespoons rum to each cup is optional.