Apple And Citrus Spirited Wassail

1 gallon good apple cider
6 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon, washed and cut into wedges
1 orange, washed and cut into wedges
1 Tbsp whole cloves
1 Tbsp allspice
1 gallon white wine, room temperature
2 cups rum, room temperature

For garnish:
1 lemon, washed and sliced into thin circles, seeds removed
1 orange, washed and sliced into thin circles, seeds removed
cinnamon sticks

Put apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon wedges, orange wedges, whole cloves, and allspice into a large (non reactive) pot.
Put over low heat, stir, and simmer slowly for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Pour the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to strain, then pour back into pot.
Add the wine, rum, and the slices of lemon and orange, stir and serve.
If the wassail cooled down too much when you added the spirits and fruit, you can warm it up on low just until heated again.
Serve warm or hot in large mugs, making sure to get a slice or two of citrus in each serving. Add a cinnamon stick to each mug if desired for a 'swizzle stick.'
Makes about 2 gallons of wassail or about twenty 12-oz servings.