Wassail
This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a delicious traditional Yuletide drink. The delicious warm cider drink is an ideal balance of orange and apple, with cinnamon and spices perfectly blended in.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 15 whole cloves or ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar optional
- Instructions
Instructions
- Stick cloves into the apples on all sides.
- Add all of the ingredients—including the apples—to a large pot and stir gently over low heat.
- Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove the apples and whole cloves. Ladle into mugs and enjoy!
Notes
Pour leftovers into an airtight container before storing in the refrigerator. You can also make this in advance, store it in the fridge until ready to heat and enjoy, and then pour into a saucepan or microwave-safe dish to reheat.
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