Berry Orange Harvest
1 lb. cranberries, ground 2 whole seedless oranges,ground 3 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups rum Directions: Place all your ingredients, including any juice from the grinding process, into a 2 litre jar (two-quart jar) with a secure lid. Keep in a cool area, shaking thoroughly once a day for the next six weeks. Strain into bottles and seal for use over the holidays. Magickal Associations: The harvest, thankfulness, prosperity. History/Lore: This beverage is excellent to make with leftovers from the Thanksgiving table, which are already blessed with the energies of gratitude for Divine providence. Alternatives: Reduce orange by one, adding two peeled ground apples in its place. Magickally this encourages improved wisdom with one’s resources so you have what you need when you need it. Or you can just enjoy some cranberry-orange juice as a non alcoholic substitute. [source:A Witchs Beverages and Brews]