Wassail Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 4 spiced tea bags (I use Celestial Seasonings Mandarin Orange Spice)
• 1 gallon apple cider
• 2 quarts orange juice
• 1 quart cranberry juice
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 orange
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks (4 inch)
• 1/2 cup small red-hot candies

Directions

1. 1

   Place water in a very large pot and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Steep tea bags in hot water for 4 minutes; remove tea bags.

3. 3

   Add cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, and sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

4. 4

   When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.

5. 5

   Stick the cloves into the orange and drop into the pot along with the cinnamon, and red-hot candies.

6. 6

   Simmer the punch for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Serve hot.