Wassail

Ingredients

• 1 gal apple juice
• 2 oranges
• 2 lemons
• 1 lime
• 1 tbsp cloves
• 1 tbsp allspice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 qt water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the water to boiling

2. 2

   Cut the lemons and oranges (and lime if using) in half and squeeze the juice into a separate bowl to save, throw the skins and pulp into the

3. 3

   Add spices and simmer for one hour

4. 4

   Remove the cinnamon sticks, a few cloves, allspice and save to one side

5. 5

   Using a slotted spoon or strainer remove the citrus peels and pulp and the remaining spices

6. 6

   Return the cinnamon sticks and saved spices to the water

7. 7

   Add the apple juice or cider and return to heat

8. 8

   When boiling remove from heat and add the citrus juice and sugar