Old English a Hot Mulled Cider

This is the real thing an old world recipe.Cider & grape juices blended with spices & brandy. It makes a lot, great for a get together. If course you can 1/2 or even 1/4 the recipe.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 36 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

• 2  quarts apple cider
• 2  quarts  grape juice, red
• 2  cups  orange juice
• 3  lemons, sliced
• 3  oranges, sliced
• 2  pieces candied ginger
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 4  whole cloves
• 2  cardamom pods
• 1  cup brandy

Directions

1. Mix the cider, juices, lemons, and oranges in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
2. Tie ginger and spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to saucepan.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
4. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minute
5. Remove spice bag.
6. Stir in brandy.
7. Serve warm in chafing dish or heat-proof punch bowl.
8. Serves 36 (1/2 cup each).