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Christmas Wassail Punch or Grog

A potent, warm, spiced punch for adults.

4 Cinnamon sticks
1T cloves (whole)
2 tsp allspice (whole)
Square of cheesecloth
6 C red wine (use a dry wine, such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir)
10 C apple cider
1/2 C brown sugar
2 whole oranges, sliced

Place cloves, cinnamon and alspice on cheesecloth square and tie shut to form a bag. Combine spice bag, wine, cider and sugar in a large pot and heat to boiling. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove spice bag, pour into punch bowl and top with orange slices.

Makes about 1 gallon of punch.