Winter Wassail
Warm your soul and delight your senses this holiday season with a festive mug of Winter Wassail, a classic spiced beverage brimming with cozy flavors. This aromatic drink blends apple cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice with a harmonious mix of spices, including cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and fresh ginger, creating a symphony of warmth and holiday cheer. Enhanced by the natural sweetness of brown sugar, lemon and orange slices add a refreshing citrus twist, while optional dark rum or brandy provides a spirited touch for adults. Perfect for any winter gathering, this crowd-pleasing wassail simmers gently to allow its robust flavors to meld, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it warm and garnish with festive touches like citrus or cinnamon sticks for a cozy and inviting presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Cranberry juice
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 pieces Whole cloves
- 6 pieces Allspice berries
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 whole Lemon, sliced
- 1 whole Orange, sliced
- 0.5 cups Optional: Dark rum or brandy
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, nutmeg, and the sliced ginger.
Add the sliced lemon and orange. Stir gently to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
Cover the pot and let the wassail simmer for 45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Strain the wassail through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices, if desired.
If using dark rum or brandy, stir it into the strained wassail just before serving.
Serve the wassail warm in mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of citrus, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.6 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 271.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 3599 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
