Cranberry Wassail

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     Ingredients:


     1/2 gallon apple cider
     1/2 gallon cranberry juice
     1 cup lemon juice
     1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
     1 large orange, thinly sliced
     24 whole cloves
     1/4 cup clover honey
     1/2 cup white sugar
     4 cinnamon sticks
     1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
     1 teaspoon ground allspice
     1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

     Garnish:
     12 fresh mint leaves
     12 orange slices for garnish



     Directions:


     1.  In a large saucepan or pot, combine cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices,
         cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil.
         Reduce the heat to a simmer; add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
         Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

     2. Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice.

     Cook's Note
     For a bolder taste, refrigerate the wassail for a couple of days and reheat on the stove.