Orkney Wedding Cog
3.5lt (6 pints) Real Ale
1 bottle Whisky
1 bottle Rum
½ bottle Brandy
½ bottle Port
½ bottle Gin or Vodka
600ml - 1.2lt (1-2 pints) Stout
Sugar
Mixed Spice
Place the ale and stout into a large saucepan and heat gently, but do not allow to boil.
When heated add sugar to taste and allow to dissolve.
Add the spirits and mixed spice to taste.
(Keep tasting until it is 'just right'.)
Heat very gently, but do not allow to boil.
Pour into a large punch bowl or cog.
Note: A cog is round barrel-like wooden container with handles traditional in the Orkneys.
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