Wassail Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. apple cider
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. whole allspice
2 sticks cinnamon
1/4 tsp. powdered mace
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. light brown sugar
2 lemons, sliced thin
3 oranges, sliced thin
1 pt. vodka or gin (optional)

Preparation

Pour cider into large kettle.
Add spices, fruit and salt. Bring to hard boil.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from stove.
Cool and then strain.
Serve hot.
May add vodka or gin before serving.