turn stove top to medium low

pour apple juice,cider and cinnamon sticks into large stock pot

simmer for two to three hours (do not boil).

remove from heat and add 3 cups everclear (= one whole fifth) then let sit at least one hour

using a funnel pour mixture in your desired bottles adding an equal portion of cinnamon stick from your mixture

seal bottles and store in cool dark place until desired occasion