Pineapple Cider Wassail Recipe

Ingredients

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 teaspoon whole cloves2 cardamom pods, crushed4 cups apple cider or juice4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1-1/2 cups apricot nectar1 cup orange juice1/2 cup rum, optional

Preparation

Place the cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.

In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, pineapple juice, apricot nectar and orange juice. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 15-20 minutes. Discard spice bag. If desired, stir in rum. Serve warm.