Alcoholic Wassail

Ingredients

• 2 quarts (1900 ml) cranberry grape juice
• 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) apple juice
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) orange juice
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar optional
• 3 3-inch cinnamon sticks
• 4-5 star anise
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) bourbon or dark rum
• optional garnish: cranberries, whole cloves or star anise, orange or apple slices

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients (except the garnish) in a slow cooker and heat at high for 1 hour.

Turn the heat to low and add the alcohol.

1. Let it go for another 4-8 hours until ready to serve.

Strain out the spices and if desired, garnish.

1. Cool any leftovers before putting in the fridge. Can be kept refrigerated for 1 week.