Best Holiday Classic Wassail Recipes

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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

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

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

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!

WASSAIL



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Wassail is a hot mulled cider, traditionally enjoyed during wassailing, an English Christmas drinking ritual intended to ensure a good apple harvest the following year. The whole baked apples floating on top lend a homey feel to the warming festive drink. Serve as is -- or top with a splash of brandy if you like. It's perfect for a big family gathering or holiday party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
6 Fuji apples, cored
Four 11.2-ounce bottles English hard cider, such as Strongbow
Two 12-ounce bottles English pale ale, such as Bass
2 cups apple cider
1 cup Madeira
10 whole cloves
10 whole allspice berries
4 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving
2 wide strips orange zest, plus orange wedges, for serving
2 wide strips lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spoon the sugar into the center of each apple, then place in a 9-inch square baking dish with 1 cup water. Bake until the apples are very tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the hard cider, pale ale, apple cider and Madeira to a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Put the cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, orange zest and lemon zest in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it closed. Add to the pot along with the ginger and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and steep the mixture until the liquid is well spiced and fragrant, about 1 hour.
  • Add the cooked apples and any of their juices to the pot and stir to combine. Remove the cheesecloth. Serve warm in individual mugs with an orange wedge and cinnamon stick.

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

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.

GRANDMA'S WASSAIL



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An easy recipe for the traditional holiday drink. If you don't have a tea ball, place spice mixture on a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with a string, forming a small pouch.

Provided by Sara P

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 gallons apple cider
2 cups fresh orange juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Mix apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and sugar together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  • Place cloves and cinnamon in a tea ball; add ball to the apple cider mixture. Simmer mixture until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Serve from pot with large ladle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 33 g

HOLIDAY WASSAIL WITH ALCOHOL



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This is the most amazing tasting Wassail. It's perfect for a holiday party or a cold winter night. It's like drinking hot apple pie that warms your tummy and lifts your spirits. Although it's a big undertaking to cook, you won't be disappointed, especially when everyone is complimenting you on making something that tastes so delicious. Make sure you serve it warm. Because this takes a while to put together, I usually make it the night before and pour the mixture into bottles/containers so I can transport it easily. I guessed at the number of servings but its always been enough for the parties I've been to where there have been 25 or more people.

Provided by LexiGirl 2

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 2h

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 gallon unfiltered apple cider
2 cups peeled baked apples, golden delicious works good
1/3 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon mace
6 whole cloves
6 allspice berries
3 cinnamon sticks
2 cups cream sherry
1/2-1 cup brandy
3 eggs, separated into egg whites and yokes

Steps:

  • In one saucepan, heat: 1 gallon unfiltered apple cider and 2 cups baked (peeled apples) cut into medium small pieces
  • In another saucepan, boil for 5 minutes: water, sugar, nutmeg, ginger, mace, cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks.
  • In another saucepan, boil: cream sherry and brandy.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix until firm - stiff but not dry: 3 egg whites.
  • In a large mixing bowl - mix until creamy: 3 egg yokes - light in color.
  • Now fold egg whites into egg yokes and add spice mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly.
  • Next add booze
  • Next add cider mixture.
  • Serve warm. I've served it in a punch bowl and in a large pot on the stove. Right before serving, I usually take out the allspice berries and cloves so people don't choke on them. If I find out that the wassail has cooled down, I re-heat it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 10.3, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 0.8

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