Apple Cider

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 10 to 12 medium apples
• 2 large oranges
• 4 to 5 cinnamon sticks (2- to 3-inches each)
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves (or 1 teaspoon ground cloves)
• Optional spices: (1 whole nutmeg, 1 star anise, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, and/or 4 whole black peppercorns)
• 1 g allon (16 cups) water (filtered if possible)
• ½ cup pure maple syrup (or packed dark brown sugar, plus additional to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Apple slices and cinnamon sticks (for serving)
• Bourbon or rum (optional for serving; use 2 tablespoons per drink)