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Wassail

The basic Wassail hails from Britain where it has been a seasonal favorite for centuries. It's a delightful mixture that comes in a variety of styles.

Ingredients

1 gal cider (apple cider)
4 pce cinnamon (4 cinnamon sticks)
1 t clove (whole cloves)
1 1⁄2 t allspice (ground)
1⁄2 t nutmeg (ground)

Instructions

Slice up the orange and the lemon into very thin sections, then scatter them around the apple cider, swirling the liquid well.

Throw in the cinnamon sticks and cloves, then add the allspice.

Let the mixture set for half an hour to allow the spices to diffuse throughout the drink.

Then place the liquid over a low flame and heat gradually.

Simmer for an hour, then allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.

Serve by pouring through a strainer, then top each cup with a bit of nutmeg.

Total time
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cooking time
60
Preparation time
10
Yield
18 servings

Notes

For a variation with a little kick, add brandy or mead about 5 minutes before done simmering.

This is one of the Christmas drink recipes from around the world.

Source

British cuisine

easy, simmer
drinks, combinations, holiday
English recipes
Food in Europe