1 (12 oz.) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 (12 oz.) can frozen cranberry-apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
5 sticks cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
7 whole cloves
1/3 c. rum or cinnamon schnapps (optional)

In a 4-quart Dutch oven or large kettle, combine apple juice concentrate, cranberry-apple juice concentrate, and 6 (12 oz.) cans (9 cups) water. Stir in lemonade concentrate, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and cloves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving and discard. Stir in rum or cinnamon schnapps. Serve warm. Makes about 3 quarts.

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