Colonial Wassail — General recipe

Colonial Wassail

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 445 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Colonial Wassail recipe the whole family will love. Made with red wine, cranberry juice cocktail, sugar and water. Easy step-by-step i…

This Colonial Wassail relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as dry red wine, cranberry juice cocktail, sugar and water. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 445 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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