See the notes below the recipe for how to make it on the stovetop.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas drink, wassail
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 166-ounce servings
Ingredients
2quarts(1900 ml) cranberry grape juice
2 1/2cups(600 ml) apple juice
1 1/4cups(300 ml) orange juice
1/4cup(50 grams) brown sugaroptional
33-inch cinnamon sticks
4-5star anise
1/2teaspoonground cloves
1teaspoonground allspice
1 3/4cups(415 ml) bourbon or dark rum
optional garnish: cranberries, whole cloves or star anise, orange or apple slices
Instructions
Add all the ingredients (except the garnish) in a slow cooker and heat at high for 1 hour.
Turn the heat to low and add the alcohol.
Let it go for another 4-8 hours until ready to serve.
Strain out the spices and if desired, garnish.
Cool any leftovers before putting in the fridge. Can be kept refrigerated for 1 week.
Notes
To make it on the stovetop, add all the ingredients (except the garnish) to a pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and let it cook for 15 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low and add the alcohol. It shouldn't simmer. Let it cook another 30 minutes.