Wassail Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Wassail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange; 1 lemon; 1 lime; 1-2 tablespoons cloves; 1 apple, cored, pared and sliced into rings, optional; 1/2 cup cranberries; 1/2 cup honey, to taste; 1/4 cup organic cane sugar, to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg; 1-2 tablespoons peeled grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon allspice berries; 2 cardamom pods; 3 cinnamon sticks; 3 cups premium cranberry juice; 1 gallon premium apple cider, unfiltered; 1 liter dry rose wine; 1/3 cup Cointreau; 1/2 cup brandy (or light rum); 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; additional slices of orange studded with cloves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
1-2 tablespoons cloves
1 apple, cored, pared and sliced into rings, optional
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup honey, to taste
1/4 cup organic cane sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1-2 tablespoons peeled grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon allspice berries
2 cardamom pods
3 cinnamon sticks
3 cups premium cranberry juice
1 gallon premium apple cider, unfiltered
1 liter dry rose wine
1/3 cup Cointreau
1/2 cup brandy (or light rum)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
additional slices of orange studded with cloves for garnish

1
Loosely stud the orange, lemon and lime with cloves and set aside. Combine the honey and sugar. Warm this gently to dissolve the sugar in a large crock pot or Dutch oven. It is a good idea to put the ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and allspice into a teabag pouch or sack, which you can remove before serving. The cinnamon sticks are easy to remove. Add all the spices.
2
Slice the clove-studded fruits as thinly as you can. Add all the fruits to the pot and stir to coat. Add the cider. Bring this to a gentle boil and simmer for 2-4 hours. Then add the wine and keep at a low temperature for another 2 hours.
3
About 1/2 hour before serving add the Cointreau, brandy, and citrus juices. Taste for sweetness and make any adjustments. Continue to keep the beverage warm. Remove the spice pouch and fish out any the loose spices. Ladle the wassail preferably into glass cups with some selective fruit to float on top or side garnish. Alternatively, you can decant this to a pitcher for serving or in a wassail bowl which you can keep replenishing as needed.

411

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime, 1-2 tablespoons cloves, and more.

Yes, Wassail falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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