colonial hot cider punch, aka "wassail'

How To Make colonial hot cider punch, aka "wassail'

• Step 1
  Simmer mixture with 3 sticks whole cinnamon to melt--DO NOT COOK. Allow to cool, pour into punch bowl. Separately stick whole cloves around entire surface of 3 to 6 whole oranges. Place oranges into baking pan with 1/2 inch of water, and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Place oranges into punch bowl Serves 40
• Step 2
  Serve with pound cake, nut cake, or cheese and crackers.
• Step 3
  For a non spirited version just add 1/2 oz rum flavoring instead of rum. and 1/2 oz brandy flavoring instead of brandy
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