Cold weather, hot cider

Found this hot spiked cider recipe for a perfect cold weather holiday drink on the Hip Hostess blogspot.  http://hiphostess.blogspot.com/2009/10/spiked-apple-cider-day.html    (I like to put sliced oranges & lemons right into the cider for a tangy taste) Check it out.

Hot Spiked Cider

1 gallon apple cider
8 cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon whole allspice
lemon peel (about 1/4 to 1/2 a lemon)
whiskey or dark rum

Put all ingredients into a large pot. Bring almost to a boil, then turn heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain. Serve in a mug with one ounce of rum or whiskey