Rachel Pafford'S Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. apple cider
1 pt. orange juice
1 1/2 c. lemon juice
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. allspice (whole)
2 tsp. cloves (whole)
6 cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan.
Tie allspice, cloves and cinnamon sticks in cheesecloth and add to cider.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove spices and add other juices and water.
Heat and serve.
Garnish with orange and lemon slices, if desired.