This is a fabulous adult drink for cold weather. Spiced rum is a great alternative to the dark rum.
12 whole cloves
6 whole allspice berries
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon orange zest
8 cups apple cider
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup dark rum or spiced rum (Captain Morgan's)
1/2 cup apple brandy
Use a tea ball or a piece of cheesecloth to make a bundle of the cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks and orange peel - put all other ingredients in a large saucepan with this and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the cider is reduced to about 4 cups. Remove and discard the cheesecloth bundle of spices. Keep warm to serve - crockpot works great
