Christmas Wassail
Warm your home with the festive aroma of Christmas Wassail, a cozy holiday punch that’s as inviting as it is flavorful. This traditional recipe combines fruity apple cider, tangy orange juice, and tart cranberry juice with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise for a perfectly spiced sip. Sweetened with just a touch of brown sugar and infused with fresh ginger, this seasonal drink is simmered to cozy perfection in under an hour. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it can be served as a family-friendly treat or elevated with a splash of rum or brandy for adult festivities. Garnish with fresh apple and orange slices for a festive touch, and enjoy this timeless beverage that’s sure to become a holiday favorite. Keywords: Christmas Wassail, holiday punch, warm spiced drink, apple cider recipe, festive drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Cranberry juice
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 8 Whole cloves
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 1 Star anise
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 Apple (sliced for garnish, optional)
- 1 Orange (sliced for garnish, optional)
- 0.5 cup Rum or brandy (optional, for adults)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and sliced ginger to the pot.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30–45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the wassail and adjust sweetness, if desired, by adding more brown sugar to taste.
If using alcohol, stir in the rum or brandy just before serving. Do not let it boil after adding alcohol.
Strain the wassail through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and ginger slices before serving.
Serve the wassail warm in mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with slices of apple or orange, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.3 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2731 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
