Pastor's Wassail
Warm up your holiday gatherings with Pastor's Wassail, a soul-soothing blend of apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice infused with cozy spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. This traditional winter warmer is simmered to perfection, allowing fresh citrus slices and a dash of nutmeg to create a vibrant, aromatic beverage that's as inviting as it is festive. Sweetened with brown sugar and customizable with a splash of dark rum or bourbon for an adult twist, this wassail is the perfect centerpiece for chilly nights and holiday celebrations. Easy to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep time and a slow one-hour simmer, it's a crowd-pleasing drink that will fill your home with the comforting scent of the season. Serve it hot in mugs for a heartwarming treat that embodies the spirit of traditional holiday cheer.
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Ingredients
- 64 oz Apple cider
- 16 oz Orange juice
- 8 oz Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 8 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Orange
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 2 oz per serving Optional: dark rum or bourbon
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Step 2
Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved.
Step 3
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise to the pot.
Step 4
Slice the lemon and orange into thin rounds, removing any seeds, and add the slices to the pot.
Step 5
Sprinkle in the ground nutmeg and stir to combine.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, allowing the spices and fruits to infuse into the liquid.
Step 7
Taste occasionally during the simmering process and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more brown sugar to taste.
Step 8
Strain the wassail through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof serving bowl or pitcher to remove the spices and fruit solids.
Step 9
Serve hot in mugs. If desired, add 2 oz of dark rum or bourbon to each serving for an adult version.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2834.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1637.9 |
| Total Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 132.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 363.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 293.8g | |
| Protein 10.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 568.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3691.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories