Mulled Cider

Ingredients
8 cups fresh Vermont apple cider
4 3-inch cinnamon sticks
10 allspice berries
Rum (optional)

Preparation
Combine cider, cinnamon sticks, and allspice berries in a large stainless steel saucepan.  Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.

Pour hot cider into large cups.

Put a cinnamon stick in each cup as garnish.

Add a shot of rum to each cup, if desired.