Christmas Wassail (spiced mulled wine)

INGREDIENTS

• cheesecloth

• 1 cinnamon stick broken up

• 12 cloves

• 6 cups water

• 3 cans frozen juice concentrate 12 ounces each, cranberry, raspberry, and apple

• 1 cup brandy

• 1/3 cup lemon juice

• 1/4 cup sugar

• cinnamon sticks garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a cheesecloth, place the broken-up sinnamon stick and cloves. Tie shut with string.

2. In a slow cooker, combine the water, juice concentrate, brandy, lemon juice, and sugar. Add the spice bag and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

3. Remove spice bag, ladle into glasses, and garnish with cinnamon sticks.