1 bottle (1 gal.) apple cider
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
9 whole cloves
9 whole allspice
4 (3") pieces stick cinnamon broken into 1" pieces
2 lemons, thinly sliced

1. Combine the apple cider and the brown sugar in a large kettle.

2. Tie the cloves, allspice and cinnamon in cheesecloth and place in kettle. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag.

3. Serve the cider in mugs and float a lemon slice in each.