Spiced Cider

Ingredients

• 1 quart apple cider
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup dark rum, optional
• Thinly sliced apples for garnish
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Directions

Pour apple cider into a large saucepan. Add cinnamon sticks and lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain. Add dark rum. Serve warm into coffee mugs and garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.