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?
How to make wassail:
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!
Consider trying these holiday drinks:
- Homemade Eggnog
- Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
- Homemade Sparkling Apple Cider
- Sparkling Cranberry Apple Punch
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Hot Wassail
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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 cloves ,or 1/2 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!
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I originally shared this recipe November 2013. I’ve updated it with new photos and clearer instructions.
Deborah Patterson says
I made this for a ladies brunch & it was a big hit!! Thank you for the recipe. It brought back memories!!
Happy New Year!! 2019
Arbie Woolsey for Wilma J Woolsey says
Will make this for United Methodist Church Ladies group in Lebanon Missouri for Thanksgiving Missionary Meeting
Lucy Stillwell says
Wonderful! We made 2 crockpots full for our church handbell party, thinking we would have leftovers. Folks loved it so much they asked to take some home. So we’re making another batch just for us!
doyle says
We made this for an autumn camping trip and the wife absolutely loved it.
CWil says
When you say 8 cups apple cider, do you mean apple cider vinegar?
Lauren Allen says
No, I mean apple cider (or substitute apple juice)
Audrey says
Please NO! Do not use apple cider vinegar. Apple cider is similar to apple juice. You would not be able to drink a glass of apple cider vinegar.
Mary says
This is the easiest recipe I have viewed. I don’t have a slow cooker or crock pot so this is ideal. I needed to omit lemon juice due to husband’s allergy but I don’t think it would ruin it.