HOLIDAY WASSAIL
 
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
2 lemons, thinly sliced
3 oranges, thinly sliced
6 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 quart pineapple juice
1 quart orange juice
3 cups dry white wine
 
DIRECTIONS
Stir together sugar and 3/4 cup water in large Dutch oven
Add lemon and orange slices and cinnamon sticks, squeezing fruit slices gently.
Bring to a biol. Boil, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until mixture is of a syrup consistency.
Stir in pineapple and orange juices and wine.
Return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Discard fruit and cinnamon sticks.
Serve warm
 
NOTE: To prepare up to 1 week ahead, cool mixture and freeze in airtight container.
Prior to serving, cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
 
YIELD 12 cups

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