Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. apple juice
1 pt. cranberry juice
3/4 c. sugar
2 to 3 drops Bitters
2 sticks cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 whole orange
whole cloves
1 c. rum (optional)

Preparation

In crock-pot or large kettle, combine juices, sugar and spices. Take whole orange stud with whole cloves.
Drop into juices. Simmer one hour on high, then several hours on low.
Serve warm.
A holiday favorite.