Wassail comes from the Anglo-Saxon toast "waes hael" or be whole". The first carols were Yuletide drinking songs and singers caroled their neighbourhoods carrying their wassail bowls with them. That was just to get you into the spirit, now down to business. I have no idea how many servings you'll get. When I make this I don't use any alcohol and I serve small amounts to younger children (diluted with apple juice) while the men bring big coffee mugs (with their own spirit base).
Provided by Annacia
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 27m
Yield 35 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour cider into large kettle, add spices and salt. Bring to a hard boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes
- Remove from stove, add sugar to taste, if needed.
- Cool. Strain wassail. Keep in a cool place till ready to use, but it is not necessary to refrigerate.
- To prepare a wassail bowl: Use a heavy china bowl, a crock pot or a punch bowl.
- Heat it over a large kettle of boiling water. Add lemon and orange slices.
- When warm, add gin or vodka and let it heat, but do not boil or spirits will evaporate. Remove from heat.
- Pour in the boiling wassail. If possible keep the bowl hot over a candle or alcohol burner. Ladle into punch cups and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.2
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #cuisine #preparation #occasion #for-large-groups #low-protein #healthy #beverages #european #holiday-event #low-fat #vegan #vegetarian #winter #punch #dietary #christmas #new-years #low-sodium #low-cholesterol #seasonal #low-saturated-fat #low-calorie #low-carb #healthy-2 #low-in-something #number-of-servings
You'll also love
Doyle Delk
doyle.d@hotmail.co.ukThis wassail is delicious and easy to make. It's a great way to celebrate the holidays.
vitor apple
a-vitor@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this wassail. It's the perfect drink to warm up with on a cold winter night.
Gulrahim Safi
s_gulrahim@yahoo.comThis wassail is the perfect drink to serve at a holiday party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with guests.
X-_-bosskiller-X
x-_-bosskiller-x34@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of wassail, but this recipe is really good. It's not too sweet and it has a really nice flavor.
Thabiso Chad
thabiso.chad@gmail.comThis wassail is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a very budget-friendly recipe.
Amina Garba
g-amina@gmail.comI love the addition of the spices to this wassail. It gives it a really warm and festive flavor.
Nil Oporajita
n@gmail.comThis wassail is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's also very easy to make.
PINKON MONDOL PINKON mondol
pinkon_m11@hotmail.comI've never had wassail before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and it turned out great. It's a really unique and flavorful drink.
Umair haider Maqsood Ali
a57@gmail.comThis wassail is delicious and easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.
Tauheed Ahmad
tauheed_a@gmail.comI love this wassail! It's the perfect drink to sip on a cold winter night.
Amin Khiche
khicheamin52@hotmail.co.ukThis wassail is amazing! It's so flavorful and warming.
Asanka Illeperuma
i_a88@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. This wassail is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
Aongching Marma
m.a@hotmail.frThis wassail is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the warm spices and the hint of citrus.
Touhidul Islam Lemon
t_lemon@yahoo.comI made this wassail for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit and spices.
Lihle Olothando
o_l@aol.comThis wassail is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect drink to serve at a holiday party.
Uzzal Munshi
muzzal@yahoo.comI've made this wassail several times now and it's always a hit. My guests always ask for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Imran Gazi
imran-g@gmail.comThis wassail is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's flavorful and easy to make. I especially love the addition of the spices and citrus fruits, which give it a really unique and festive flavor.