Ingredients

• 16 cups (1 gallon) apple cider
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon allspice 
• Pinch grated nutmeg 
• 5 star anise
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves 
• 1 orange, sliced
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish 
• 2 cups bourbon, optional

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients (except bourbon) in a crock pot on medium. Allow to warm. Add bourbon to taste.