1 cup apple cider
1 stick cinnamon for garnish
4 to 5 thin slices fresh, peeled ginger
5 whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 quarter of a lemon
1 1/2 ounces dark rum (optional)
Finely grated maple sugar and cinnamon (garnish for glass)
In saucepan, heat cider and spices. Let boil for 5 minutes. Add maple syrup. Remove from heat.
Rim a heat-proof glass or cup by running the lemon along its outside edge. Dip wet rim into a mixture of grated maple sugar and cinnamon. If desired, pour rum into cup.
Remove spices from cider and maple syrup mixture. Pour mixture into glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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