Seasonal Spiked Cider

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5 1/3 cups organic apple cider

1 1/3 cup orange juice

2/3 cup peach schnapps 

2/3 cup triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)

1/2 teaspon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 cinnamon sticks

Served cold: In a tall pitcher or large punch bowl, mix all liquid ingredients. Add the ground spices. Pour in glasses (cocktail glass or mason jar preferred) over ice and garnish with one cinnamon stick per glass. 

Served hot: In a medium-sized saucepan, blend liquid ingredient, cooking over medium-high heat. Add the ground spices, bring to a simmer and reduce to low-heat. Cook for 20 minutes and serve hot in mugs. Garnish with one cinnamon stick per mug. 

Serves: 8

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