Pdt'S Winter Wassail Recipe

• 1/2 gallon cider
• 2 cups fresh orange juice from about 6 oranges
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice from about 4 lemons
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 ounces Armagnac
• 4 ounces Wassail
• 1 1/4 ounces Tariquet V.S.O.P. Armagnac
• 1/2 ounce Kronan Swedish Punsch
• 1 barspoon St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
• Garnish: cinnamon sticks

1. Combine cider, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 45 minutes. Strain into a sealable container and allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Add armagnac, seal container, and refrigerate until completely cool. Wassail can be stored in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2. Warm 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of prepared Wassail in a small saucepan over low heat or in a cup in the microwave. Preheat a mug by filling with boiling water and letting sit for 1 minute. Empty mug. Combine Armagnac, Swedish Punsch and allspice dram in mug. Top with warm wassail. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/12/pdts-winter-wassail-cider-armagnac-warm-drinks-recipe.html (may not work)