Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. apple cider or juice
1 pt. cranberry juice
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. aromatic bitters
1 c. rum (optional)
2 sticks cinnamon
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 small whole orange, studded with whole cloves

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer for approximately 1 hour.
Serve warm.