Wassail
Classic spiced cider-and-citrus punch for winter gatherings, infused with cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Servings 8 servings
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
- 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.
- Ladle the wassail into mugs spiked with brandy or cognac (as desired), and garnish with apple or orange wheels.
- Yield 8–10 servings.
Notes
Credit: Sarah Zorn, FoodNetwork.com.
