Winter Wassail

Submitted by Little Suzy Homemak

"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: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 13 cups
• Serves: 13

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.