A favorite at Dragon Con, with a special secret ingredient to jazz it up a bit.

Ingredients

• 64 oz Apple Juice
• 64 oz Apple Cider
• 400 ml Ever clear (190 proof)
• 200 ml flavored whiskey or schnapps
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla bean

Directions

Combine ingredients in a large stockpot and story to dissolve the sugar. Simmer 1 to 2 hours over low heat until the spices are fragrant. Do not boil.

Cool to 170°F and ladle into clean mason jars. Seal jars and rest in a cool, dark cupboard or refrigerate. Keeps several weeks.

Serve warmed, or over ice.