Hot Mulled Cider Winter Warmer

I love Cider......even more than wine so this is great for winter...... 1 Litre Apple or Pear Cider 1 orange 15 cloves 4 sticks of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of nutmeg 7 pods of cardamon 1/4 cup brown sugar *Rum to taste *extra Cinnamon/nutmeg taste Method Pour apple cider into a saucepan, Cut up the oranges, add this to the pan along with cloves and remaining ingredients. Let the mulled cider mixture simmer and reduce heat to low. simmer for 10 to 15 minutes on a low heat. Strain the hot mulled cider away from the orange, cloves, add dash off rum.