December Cider

December Cider
1 can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed (12 oz)
1 can frozen cranberry apple juice cocktail concentrate, thawed (12 oz)
1 can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed (6 oz)
5 inches stick cinnamon
1 t. ground nutmeg
6 whole cloves
1/3 cup rum OR cinnamon schnapps (optional)
12 sticks cinnamon, optional
Combine apple and cranberry apple concentrates and 9 cups water in 4 quart kettle. Stir in lemonade concentrate, 5 inches stick cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. To serve, remove cloves and cinnamon. Stir in rum or schnapps, if desired. Pour into 8 oz. mugs or glasses. Serve warm with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Makes twelve 8 oz. servings.
Source: Christmas Cookies, 1992
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