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I first found this recipe on Taste Recipes in October 2019. Since then, I've made it every year on Thanksgiving and its a huge hit every time! Such a great spin on the classic spiced cider recipe. If I'm traveling, I will bring my crock pot. If I'm home, I simmer it on my stove in a large pot. I use the entire bottle of apple cider\/apple juice. I've also used a coffee filter for the spices, tied with twine, and cut off the top to make smaller, when I don't have cheesecloth. My favorite option is to stab the whole cloves into a small orange (I use a Cutie) and let float in the cider, along with the cinnamon sticks, so I don't have to use the coffee filter or cheese cloth. In the evening, I've also served leftovers with dark rum for a festive evening holiday beverage.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePin"},"reviewBody":"I made two totally different crock pot punch recipes for a surprise party this week. This was, hands down, the favorite of everyone there. The house smelled wonderful while it was heating and the taste was perfect for a cool Autumn night. I used apple cider and followed the recipe exactly. However, mine turned out much darker than the picture showed which again was more suitable for the cool weather. I've been asked for the recipe several times already and will certainly be making this again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I have to agree this is a bright refreshing drink! Super easy recipe, nice change for a hot drink. I have made 3 of the 18 crockpot hot drinks using cider, this one is the favorite among my neighbors and family! Enjoy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeLamp"},"reviewBody":"Those who had it liked it quite a bit. The smell it adds to the house is festive and inviting, too. We had plenty leftover as I doubled the recipe for a group of 25 (FYI, that is not necessary!). The leftovers were delicious, too. Just reheated by the cupful in the microwave.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"21997","romance_copy_dek":"This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. 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