Wassail Bowl
Warm your heart and home with this festive Wassail Bowl, a traditional holiday drink bursting with cozy, spiced flavors. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the rich warmth of apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice with the perfect blend of fragrant spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. Fresh slices of lemon and orange add a bright, zesty twist, while a hint of ginger elevates the comforting aroma. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this mulled beverage is the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings, whether enjoyed as a family-friendly treat or enlivened with a splash of dark rum for a cozy adult twist. Serve it piping hot in mugs, garnished with citrus slices or cinnamon sticks, for a drink that tastes like the holidays in a cup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 8 Whole cloves
- 6 Whole allspice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 1 Orange, sliced
- 1 cup Optional dark rum
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice, sliced ginger, and grated nutmeg to the pot.
Toss in the sliced lemon and orange for a burst of citrusy flavor.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the wassail simmer for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids, if desired, or leave it unstrained for a rustic presentation.
If using, stir in the optional dark rum for an adult version of this classic drink.
Serve hot in mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of citrus, if desired.
Enjoy the warm, aromatic flavors of the Wassail Bowl at your festive gathering!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.3 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 306.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3949 mg | 84% | |
*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.
