The right mug.

To help get into the Christmas spirit, Tim and I though we should make some wassail. You can go ahead right now and set aside any notion you may have about this stuff, and let me tell you a little bit about why the Franklin way is the only way. It goes a lil' something like this:

1 part apple juice

2 part cranberry (cocktail) juice

Cinnamon sticks

Whole cloves

Red hots

Percolator (you know, that gadget you registered for and never thought you'd use)

The red hots are probably what elevate this beverage to another level; then again, the percolator pretty much keeps it all separated and delicious. Or maybe it's the Starbucks mug. Who really knows. What I do know is you should make some. Now.