Instructions: In a large saucepot over medium heat, mix together cranberry juice cocktail, apple juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks and allspice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Strain punch to remove spices.

Serve warm in a heatproof punch bowl or chill and serve over ice. For a more spirited punch, stir brandy into hot punch or vodka to chilled punch.

Garnish with orange slices, studded with cloves.

Makes 42 (4 ounce)

servings.

WASSAIL Orange decorated Scanned 6 whole oranges (scored and decorated with cloves) 1 gal. apple juice 1 qt. cranberry juice 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. bitters In a cheesecloth bag place 4 sticks cinnamon, 100 cloves, 2 teaspoons allspice. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes. Remove spice bag. Pour wassail and oranges into large punch bowl. Place a small pitcher of Apple Jack Brandy beside the bowl so that each guest may add to their cup to taste. This serves 12 to 15. Perfect for Christmas Open House.

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