Warm Wassail

Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 c. apple cider
• 1/3 c. fresh orange juice
• 4 orange slices
• 4 apple slices 1⁄2 c. fresh cranberries
• 6-10 cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
• 2 anise stars
• 1/3 c. agave syrup (optional)
• Sprigs of rosemary (optional)

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot, adding 1 slice of apple and 1 slice or orange to every cup, sweeten with agave if desired and garnish with rosemary.