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Cinnamon Winter Cider

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Ingredients:

12-oz frozen cranberry juice,
6-oz frozen lemonade,
12-oz apple juice concentrate (thawed & undiluted),
9 Cups. of water,
5 (3-in) sticks of cinnamon,
6 whole cloves,
1 tsp. of ground nutmeg,
1 Cup. of sugar (optional).

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a large pot; bring to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Serve warm.

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