Modified from Emeril’s Hot Apple Cider with Rum

Ingredients:

• 1 apple
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 2 quarts apple cider
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch grated nutmeg
• 1 cup (or so) whiskey or bourbon
• Cinnamon sticks, garnish

Directions:

Stud the apple with the cloves. In a medium pot, combine the studded apple and remaining ingredients except the whiskey. Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Discard the apple. Ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.