Clifton Wassail

By jannycerv

Note: rum can be served on the side.
Yield: 3 1/2 gallons

Ingredients

• 2 gallons cider
• 1 gallon cranberry juice
• 1 quart orange juice
• 2 cups sugar
• 10 whole allspice (or 3 teaspoons ground)
• 12 cinnamon sticks (or 2 tablespoons ground)
• 1 whole orange, spiked with cloves
• 6 teaspoons bitters
• 1 fifth rum, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Tie allspice and cinnamon sticks in cheesecloth for easy removal. Mix all ingredients and simmer at least 1 hour. Serve hot.