Wassail or Mulled Cider

Ingredients

2 cups apple juice

2 cups cranberry juice

2 cups water

1/2 cup sugar

8 whole cloves*

3 allspice berries*

1 Tbsp ground ginger

½ tsp cardamom

2, 3-inch cinnamon sticks*

Juice of 2 lemons

Juice of 5 oranges

Directions

Put allspice berries and cloves into cheesecloth or tea strainer.

In a large pot, combine all ingredients and bring to the boil

Mull spices for one hour or more over low heat.

Remove spices and serve from crockpot, set on warm.

* Note: These spices can irritate stomach and nerves, so should not be used on a regular basis. Individuals sensitive to these effects, would benefit from avoiding their use completely.