Winter Wassail Recipe

Name: Winter Wassail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon whole allspice; 4 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long; 1/2 teaspoon mace; 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 pint gin (optional) or 1 pint vodka, this is (optional); 2 lemons, sliced thin, seeds removed; 3 oranges, sliced thin, seeds removed

Servings: persons

1 gallon apple cider
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
4 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 pint gin (optional) or 1 pint vodka, this is (optional)
2 lemons, sliced thin, seeds removed
3 oranges, sliced thin, seeds removed

1
Pour cider into large kettle, add spices and salt. Bring to a hard boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes
2
Remove from stove, add sugar to taste, if needed.
3
Cool. Strain wassail. Keep in a cool place till ready to use, but it is not necessary to refrigerate.
4
To prepare a wassail bowl: Use a heavy china bowl, a crock pot or a punch bowl.
5
Heat it over a large kettle of boiling water. Add lemon and orange slices.
6
When warm, add gin or vodka and let it heat, but do not boil or spirits will evaporate. Remove from heat.
7
Pour in the boiling wassail. If possible keep the bowl hot over a candle or alcohol burner. Ladle into punch cups and serve.

519

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon apple cider, 1 tablespoon whole cloves, 1 tablespoon whole allspice, 4 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long, and more.

Yes, Winter 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.

Winter Wassail

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