Holiday Classic Wassail Recipes

WASSAIL

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This homemade wassail is the recipe my mother would make around the holidays. The spices and smell or orange juice and apple cider simmering on the stove will surely boost your spirits (and taste buds)!

Provided by Whitney Wright

Categories Drinks

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/8 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
4 allspice berries
5 cloves (or 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
1 inch fresh ginger (peeled, or substitute with 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
2 cups orange juice
1 cup lemon juice (I use the lemon juice concentrate)
4 cups apple cider (can also use apple juice but you'll lose some flavor.)

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, stir the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Add the cinnamon stick, allspice berries, cloves, and ginger. Cover and let sit for 1 hour.
Strain the mixture.
Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and apple cider. Place over medium heat to warm the drink. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WASSAIL

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Wassail is a classic warm holiday drink made for a crowd. It's non-alcoholic however can easily be spiked with bourbon or rum to suit your tastes!

Provided by Toni Dash

Categories Drinks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 quarts (8 cups) Sweet Apple Cider
5 cups Pineapple Juice
2 cups No-Pulp Orange Juice
1 cup Lemon Juice
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 teaspoon Whole Cloves
2-3 ounces Red Hots or Cinnamon Imperials (Baking Decorations)

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a low simmer and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
Strain into serving mugs and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CIDER WASSAIL

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This traditional wassail recipe came from a dear friend in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we lived for many years. Since it's warm, wonderful and non-alcoholic, we've even served it at church. This wassail drink is also perfect for a holiday open house. -Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve hot in mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WASSAIL

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This traditional English drink is the perfect combination of fruit and spice! Wassail mixes up in a snap and is the perfect holiday crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories Beverage

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
10 whole cloves
5 cinnamon sticks
5 star anise
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 cup cranberries
1 orange (sliced)
1 apple (sliced)

Steps:

In a large pot over medium-low heat add the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Add in the cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, nutmeg, cranberries, orange, and apple slices.
Let simmer for an hour or all day. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 35 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOLIDAY APRICOT WASSAIL

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Gotta love that Crock Pot! This smells so good simmering away all afternoon. I like to add half of this to a hot cup of tea for a nice spiced tea drink.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories Beverages

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

16 ounces apricot halves, undrained
4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cups apple cider
1 cup orange juice
18 whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks, broken

Steps:

In blender or food processor, blend apricots and liquid until smooth.
Place cloves and cinnamon sticks in cheesecloth bag.
Put all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve hot.

HOLIDAY CLASSIC WASSAIL

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This wassail has been a holiday tradition in my house for many years. An added bonus - the house smells wonderful while it's simmering!

Provided by loof751

Categories Punch Beverage

Time 20m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cinnamon sticks
16 whole cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
2 (6 ounce) cans frozen apple juice concentrate
2 cups cranberry juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon bitters
1/4 cup rum

Steps:

Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice in the center of a large paper coffee filter. Fold the ends over and roll up burrito-style. Tie closed with dental floss or thread, leaving long ends.
Mix apple juice concentrate with water as directed on can (you should end up with 6 cups of juice).
In a saucepan combine apple juice, cranberry juice, sugar, and bitters. Bring to a boil. Tie the ends of the "spice bag" string to the middle of a wooden spoon and lay the spoon over the top of the pot so that the "spice bag" hangs in the juice without touching the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat and simmer at least 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add rum.
Once I've made the wassail and added the rum, I pour this into a crock pot on low temp so that the warm wassail can be served up throughout the evening!

HOLIDAY WASSAIL PUNCH

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This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor.-Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups apple juice
4 cups orange juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1 can (11.3 ounces) pineapple nectar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 to 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 whole allspice
8 to 10 orange slices
Optional: Apple slices and fresh cranberries

Steps:

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place cinnamon sticks and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and orange slices in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend., Discard spice bag and orange slices. If desired, top punch with apple slices and cranberries. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHRISTMAS WASSAIL

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This hot cup of joy is sweet and warms you from head to toe.

Provided by JP

Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ gallon apple cider
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
46 fluid ounces cranberry juice cocktail
1 orange, thinly sliced
5 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole cloves

Steps:

Pour apple cider, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a stockpot. Place orange slices, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves in a muslin pouch or directly into the apple cider mixture. Bring apple cider mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove orange slices and spices before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

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