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                    This take on the old New England drink features apple brandy rather than the usual rum. Substitute applejack or plain brandy, if you like. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3 cups apple cider  |  
                                                3/4 cup calvados (apple brandy)  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon angostura bitters  |  
                                                1 (25.4-ounce) bottle sparkling apple juice  |  
                                                ice  |  
                                                8 slices unpeeled rome apple (optional)  |  
                                                8 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a pitcher. Serve over ice. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.                              | 
                         
                         
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