Wassil

Ingredients
1½ ounces (45ml) whiskey (we especially like Laird’s Straight Applejack 86 Proof)
½ ounce (15ml) El Dorado 12-yr. rum
4 ounce (120m) wassail batch*
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

*Wassail Batch
1 quart organic apple cider
1 pint pomegranate juice (non-sweetened, not from concentrate)
½ cup sugar
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice

Directions
To prepare wassail batch, combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least one hour or until all ingredients are well incorporated, and then strain the spices.

The wassail can be served hot when the batch is ready, or it can be refrigerated and served cold with the spirits of your choice. If serving cold, it’s nice to shake the wassail and spirits and then serve over fresh ice in a punch glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.