Wassail

Sarah Zorn
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Classic spiced cider-and-citrus punch for winter gatherings, infused with cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 8 servings
RECIPE CATEGORY: Beverages

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (plus more for garnish)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for garnish)
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 4 whole cinnamon sticks
  • brandy or cognac (for spike, optional)
  • apple slices or orange wheels (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  1. In a medium pot set over medium heat, add the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Ladle the wassail into mugs spiked with brandy or cognac (as desired), and garnish with apple or orange wheels.
  3. Yield 8–10 servings.

Notes

Credit: Sarah Zorn, FoodNetwork.com.
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