How To make Dudley Eppel's Hot Cider Cranberry Punch

8 c Apple cider
4 c Cranberry juice cocktail
3 Cinnamon sticks
4 Cloves, whole
3 Strips orange peel
1 c Dark rum
1>. Put cider,cranberry juice, cinnamon, cloves and orange peel into a
large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 25 to 35 minutes. 2> Line a strainer with cheesecloth and strian punch. Put 1 to 2 tablespoons of rum into each mug, then fill to the rim with hot punch.