Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. whole cloves
4 pieces whole cinnamon
1 to 2 oranges
1/2 gal. apple cider
1/2 c. rum
1/4 c. brandy

Preparation

Combine cider, cloves, cinnamon and oranges, cut into eighths, in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and discard spices.
Serve warm. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick.