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 Homemade hot Wassail is one of my favorite easy holiday drinks. A delicious warm cider drink that combines the flavors of orange and apple with cinnamon and spices.
A clear class filled with hot wassail and a cinnamon stick.
Wassail

My mom always brewed a big pot of hot wassail for us on Christmas Eve and the wonderful smells of this holiday drink still take me right back to my childhood.  This recipe has been passed down for several generations and is very special to our family!

I now love to make it for my family on Christmas morning, and we all agree that it’s the perfect warm, cozy drink to enjoy when it’s cold and snowy outside.  This is a great wassail recipe that only takes a few minutes to stir together and then it simmers to allow all the flavors to blend. Your house will smell amazing!

What is wassail?
Wassail is like the tastier sister to Apple Cider.  Traditional wassail was made with hard liquor, apples, brandy, and other spices.  This recipe is made with cloves, apples, cinnamon, lemon, orange, ginger, and nutmeg and is a nonalcoholic wassail recipe.  You could certainly add alcohol if you wish!
How to make wassail:
To make hot wassail, start by piercing an apple all around the outside with whole cloves.
Add the apple and the rest of the ingredients and spices to a large saucepan. Simmer everything for up to 45 minutes.
Remove the apples and cloves. Serve warm and enjoy!
An overhead view of a large pot filled with wassail, orange slices, and apple, and cinnamon sticks.

We enjoy wassail all throughout the fall and winter months! I’ve even served it on Halloween as I sit outside with friends and neighbors as trick-or-treater’s come by. I’m confidant your family will love this recipe!

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Hot Wassail is one of my favorite easy holiday drinks. A delicious warm cider drink that combines the flavors of orange and apple with cinnamon and spices. | tastesbetterfromscratch.com
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Wassail

This traditional Wassail recipe has been handed down for generations and is one of my favorite easy holiday drinks. This delicious warm cider drink balances the flavors of orange and apple with cinnamon and spices perfectly!
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Author Lauren Allen
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 142
Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Total 35 mins
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 apples
  • 8 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 15 whole whole cloves ,or ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar , optional

Instructions
 

  • Poke the whole cloves into the apples on all sides. 
  • Add all of the ingredients, including the apples, to a large pot over medium low heat. 
  • Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30-45 minutes. 
  • Remove the apples and whole cloves. Ladle into mugs and enjoy!

Notes

Storage Instructions: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also make this in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to heat and enjoy.
Reheating Instructions: The microwave, stove, or slow cooker can be used to reheat this hot wassail. Just heat until it's your desired temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.004gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

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Nutrition Facts
Wassail
Amount per Serving
Calories
142
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Trans Fat
 
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
361
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
3
g
12
%
Sugar
 
28
g
31
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
128
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
48
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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I originally shared this recipe November 2013. I’ve updated it with new photos and clearer instructions.

 

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  1. 5 stars
    I made the wassail for Christmas. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Sometimes wassail recipes are too tart or too sweet. This was a perfect blend.

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