Chop orange peel roughly. Spread on a paper towel and cover with more towel. Let stand overnight

Combine all ingredients into a mixture. Tie with pretty ribbon in a cheesecloth bag. Several bags can be wrapped together for multiple uses later on. Attach a small card with the following directions: Instructions: Add half this Mulled Cider Mix to 500 mL (2 cups) apple juice and 500 mL (2 cups) cranberry juice or to 1 L (4 cups) cranapple juice. Simmer 20 minutes. Or add half this mix to 750 mL (3 cups) dry red wine, 250 mL (1 cup) cranberry juice and 30 mL (2 tbsp) liquid honey. Simmer 20 minutes

Gift Ideas: Attach this mulled cider mix to a bottle of wine; fill a coffee mug with mulled cider mix and decorate with cellophane and ribbon; or fill a basket with wine, Western Family 100% cranberry juice blends, variety of herbal teas and selection of cookies.