California Wassail

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This non-alcoholic version of the old European wintertime beverage uses pomegranate, apple and orange juices, flavored with whole spices.

6 slices from 2 blood oranges, with peel on
2 dozen whole cloves
3 cups pomegranate juice
3 cups clear apple juice
3 cups orange juice, without pulp
6 cinnamon sticks

Insert 4 cloves in each orange slice and set aside. Combine pomegranate juice, apple juice, orange juice and cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium heat. Allow to become steaming hot, but do NOT boil. Float clove-studded orange slices on top. Ladle into mugs. Serve immediately.


Number of Servings: 12