Winter Wassail

Looks like I got this from a Southern Living Magazine some time back. This is good in the winter and since it is non-alcoholic you can let the kids have some. To spice it up you could add Vodka to it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 13
• Yields: 13 cups

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons whole allspice
• 2  teaspoons whole cloves
• 6  cinnamon sticks
• 2  quarts apple cider
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups  orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups lemon juice
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Tie first 3 ingredients together in a piece of cheesecloth or coffee filter.
2. Bring cider and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Add spice bag; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove spice bag and discard.
3. Stir in orange juice and remaining ingredients; simmer 5 minutes or until heated. Serve hot.