Wassail
A warm, spiced drink made with apple cider, citrus juices, and fragrant spices, perfect for winter gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
For the base
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
For the spices
- 5 whole cloves
- 4 whole allspice
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
For the juices
- 1 quart apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot of at least 4 quarts, stir together the water and sugar, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling (about 5 minutes), turn off the heat and add cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and ground ginger.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- If desired, strain out the spices for a smoother drink.
- Add apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice to the pot, stir, and bring to a brief boil before reducing the heat to low.
- Keep warm until serving.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance. Store in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.