Wassail Bowl

Name: Wassail Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 16 whole cloves; 6 cups apple cider or juice; 2 cups cranberry juice; 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon angostura bitters; 1 medium orange, quartered and sliced; 1 to 2 cups rum

We served this at my family's open house on Christmas Eve—to welcome anyone who came a-wassailing! —Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Ingredients

2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
16 whole cloves
6 cups apple cider or juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon angostura bitters
1 medium orange, quartered and sliced
1 to 2 cups rum

Directions

Place cinnamon and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place apple cider, juices, sugar and bitters in a large saucepan. Add orange slices and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until punch reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag. Stir in rum.

Originally published as WASSAIL BOWL ( HOT SPICED PUNCH ) in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2017