RITTENHOUSE INN WASSAIL PUNCH

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Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Wassail:
12 whole cloves
6 whole allspice
1/2 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
3 cinnamon sticks
12 whole white peppercorns
1 gallon fresh apple cider
6 ounces cranberry juice
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10-12 ounces bourbon
Tools:
cheesecloth, kitchen string, large pot
Glasses:
mugs
Garnish:
ground nutmeg and 1 cinnamon stick per drink

Steps:

  • To make the wassail, wrap the cloves, allspice, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string. Combine the cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, and spice bag in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • For each serving, put one ounce of the bourbon into a mug and fill it with hot Wassail. Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

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