In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove cinnamon sticks and orange peel. Keep warm in hot pot or coffee pot.
“New England Mulled Cider,” Pillsbury Complete Cookbook: Recipes from America’s Most Trusted Kitchens (New York, NY: Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 2000), 28.