Best Rittenhouse Inn Wassail Punch Recipes

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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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Provided by Leslie

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
3 ¾ cups white sugar
2 quarts water
2 quarts orange juice
2 cups lemon juice
1 gallon apple cider

Steps:

Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 11.5 mg, Sugar 29 g