I'm having a party this weekend and decided on making hot cider as the communal drink. A friend's mom used to make the best when we were kids, and I have her methodology (basically, simmer apple juice with cassia buds or cinnamon sticks and a little star anise).

I was thinking of having a separate booze that people could add if they want (as I imagine most will). Should this be rum or vodka? I think Żubrówka vodka would be ideal, since the main way the Poles drink it is mixed with apple juice. What do y'all say? As for rum - spiced rum I'm assuming?