Winter wassail recipe
Winter Wassail recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.Winter wassail is a delightful and traditional holiday beverage that warms the soul during the chilly winter months. This recipe combines a medley of seasonal fruits, spices, and apple cider to create a fragrant and flavorful drink. The wassail is simmered on the stovetop, allowing the ingredients to meld together and infuse the air with a tantalizing aroma. Served hot, this festive drink is perfect for gatherings and celebrations, bringing cheer and comfort to all who indulge.
Keywords: winter wassail, holiday beverage, seasonal fruits, spices, apple cider.
Winter wassail recipe details
Ingredients
| 3 ½ l | apple cider |
| 1 tbsp | whole cloves |
| 1 tbsp | whole allspice |
| 4 stick(s) | cinnamon |
| ½ tsp | mace |
| ¼ tsp | nutmeg, grated |
| ¼ tsp | salt |
| 200 g | brown sugar |
| 350 ml | gin or vodka |
| 2 | lemons, sliced, seeds removed |
| 3 | oranges, sliced, seeds removed |
Instructions
Pour cider into a large enough pot and add spices and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.Remove from heat and add sugar to taste, if needed.
Cool. Strain wassail.
Keep in a cool place until ready to serve.
Wassail bowl:
Use a large bowl or crockpot and heat it over boiling water and add lemon and orange slices.
When warm, add gin or vodka and let it heat, but do not boil. Remove from heat.
Bring the wassail mixture to a boil and add fruit slices with the alcohol. Stir well, then ladle into punch cups and serve.
Preparation time:
ca. 2 hrs 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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