Hot Spiced Cheer

Name: Hot Spiced Cheer
Ingredients: 10 whole cloves; 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 4 pieces crystallized ginger, chopped; 1 gallon apple cider; 4 cups pineapple juice; 2 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; White rum (optional)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

10 whole cloves
4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
4 pieces crystallized ginger, chopped
1 gallon apple cider
4 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
White rum (optional)

Directions

1

Place first 3 ingredients on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.
2

Combine cheesecloth bag, cider, and next 5 ingredients (cider through salt) in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag. Serve with rum, if desired.