Originally Posted by kathyd

Wassail! Started making it when 2 of the daughters were involved in Madrigals in high school.

1 gallon apple cider (or apple juice)
1 quart cranberry juice
1/4 cup red hots or more to taste
1 orange cut in quarters
1 - 4 inch cinnamon stick
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 tsp. whole alllspice

Tie spices in cheesecloth or use a tea ball. Put all ingredients in large pot or a coffee maker and heat. Stir often till red hots are dissolved.
You can add sugar if you want it to be sweet.