Beaufort Gazette

Old-Fashion Wassail

Published Wed, Dec 12, 2007 7:01 PM

Makes: 1 1/2 gallons.

1 tablespoon whole cloves

1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon

2 quarts apple cider or apple juice

1 quart cranapple juice

1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice

1 (12-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted

1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrated, thawed and

undiluted

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water

⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar

½ cup sugar

Tie cloves and cinnamon in cheesecloth bag.

Place spice bag and remaining ingredients in large kettle; stir well. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

Remove spice bag.