Wassail Punch

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water and sugar to boil.
2. 2
   Put cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth.
3. 3
   Add spices to sugar-water mixture.
4. 4
   Let boil 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Cool for at least one hour.
6. 6
   Add 1 1/2 gallons of apple juice or cider, 12 ounces orange juice concentrate and fifth rum. Heat, but do not boil.
7. 7
   Store in bottles.
8. 8
   Serve warm.
9. 9
   Do not heat or store in aluminum.