Christmas Carol Punch - Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup of Raisins

1/4 cup of Lemon Juice

2 tsp of whole cloves

8 of cinnamon

2 of quartclear apple cider (alt: strongbow cider)

2 of sliced oranges (alt: orange)

2 of red medium apples (alt: apple)

Instructions

Core apples, slice into 1/2 inch rings. In Dutch oven, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, apple rings and raisins. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are just tender. Add orange and lemon slices and lemon juice. Pour into punch bowl. Ladle into large mugs, including an apple ring, some raisins, spices and citrus slices in each serving. Serve with spoons. If the weather is extremely cold, add some brandy, or add the brandy anyway.