Dudley Eppel's Hot Cider Cranberry Punch

8 c Apple cider

4 c Cranberry juice cocktail

3 Cinnamon sticks

4 Cloves, whole

3 Strips orange peel

1 c Dark rum

1>. Put cider,cranberry juice, cinnamon, cloves and orange peel into a

large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 25 to 35 minutes. 2> Line a strainer with cheesecloth and strian punch. Put 1 to 2 tablespoons of rum into each mug, then fill to the rim with hot punch.