There are any number of ways to make a hot cider drink, but this recipe includes the most commonly used ingredients.
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1/2 cup sugar
8 cups sweet cider
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 pieces of lemon peel
Tie cinnamon and cloves loosely in cheesecloth bag. Mix all ingredients except peel and bring to boil. Cool, then remove spice bag. Reheat and serve very warm, with a piece of lemon peel in each serving.