Apple Pie Rum Punch

• 2 3/4 cups water, divided
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 8 cups apple cider
• 2 1/2 cups dark rum
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• ice, for serving
• apple slices and cinnamon stick, for garnish

1. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 Celsius water with brown sugar, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. In a punch bowl, combine the cooled syrup with the remaining water, cider, rum, lemon juice, and ice. Divide among glasses and garnish each with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

water, light brown sugar, orange zest, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, apple cider, dark rum, lemon juice, apple

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-pie-rum-punch-534351 (may not work)