This can easily be made in larger quantities — just he sure to serve it hot.
4 cups apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks
15 whole cloves
6 ounces brandy
Combine all ingredients except brandy and simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pour boiling water into 6 mugs, let sit for several minutes, pour out and dry mugs. Add 1 ounce brandy to each mug. Strain cider and pour into mugs. Stir and serve.