2 gal. large cucumbers (about 15)
2 c. lime
1 c. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. alum
8 1/2 c. water
1 small bottle red food coloring

Syrup:

2 c. cider vinegar
10 c. sugar
10 oz. cinnamon red hots
2 c. water
8 sticks cinnamon

Peel cucumbers and cut into rings. Remove seeds and centers. Mix lime in water. Put rings in lime water; let stand 24 hours. Wash in cool water. Pour cool water over rings and soak 3 hours; drain. Add 1 cup vinegar, red food coloring, alum and enough water to cover the rings. Heat and simmer 2 hours; drain.

Mix ingredients in syrup and bring this mixture to boil. Pour the syrup over the rings. Leave in container with tight lid overnight. Drain and reheat syrup for 3 mornings. Last morning, heat rings and liquids to boiling. Pack in jars and seal.