Cranberry Wassail

By pcander

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 1/2 gallon apple cider
• 1/2 gallon cranberry juice
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
• 1 large orange, thinly sliced
• 24 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup clover honey
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 fresh mint leaves
• 12 orange slices for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan or pot, combine cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices, cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice.