2  lemon peels, in large strips
2  orange peels, in large strips
6  cinnamon sticks
1 1/4 cups honey or  turbinado sugar or raw sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups {lemon juice}, heated
2  quarts good quality apple cider
24  whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In large saucepan combine the lemon peels, orange peels, and 2 cinnamon sitcks with the honey (or sugar) and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir well to ensure all the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and strain through a fine strainer or several layers of cheesecloth. Place back over low heat and add the warm lemon juice and the cider. Heat until hot but not boiling over.

Serve in mugs with an additional cinnamon stick.