Best 4 Red Wine Wassail Recipes
Are you looking for a warm and comforting drink to enjoy during the holiday season? Look no further than red wine wassail! This traditional English beverage is made with red wine, spices, and citrus fruits, and it is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. In this blog post, we will provide you with two recipes for red wine wassail: a classic recipe and a slow cooker recipe. We will also discuss the history of wassail and provide you with some tips for making the perfect wassail. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious red wine wassail!
Let's cook with our recipes!
GRANDMA'S WASSAIL
An easy recipe for the traditional holiday drink. If you don't have a tea ball, place spice mixture on a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with a string, forming a small pouch.
Provided by Sara P
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and sugar together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Place cloves and cinnamon in a tea ball; add ball to the apple cider mixture. Simmer mixture until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Serve from pot with large ladle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 33 g
HOMEMADE WASSAIL
Learn how to make wassail cocktails with real apple cider, ginger, lemon, spices and, of course, bourbon. Wassails are perfect for warming up on cold days! Recipe yields 4 to 6 cocktails, depending on how much of the warm cider mixture you use per drink.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Cocktail
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine all of the nonalcoholic ingredients and simmer for at least thirty minutes, preferably over an hour.
- Use a jigger or shot glass to measure bourbon into mugs. Pour in your hot spiced cider. Ideas for garnishing: cinnamon sticks, star anise, lemon slices and/or thinly sliced red apple (highly recommended).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Sugar 28.6 g, Sodium 5.4 mg, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
RED-WINE WASSAIL
This is a great way to serve wassail for a group of good friends; the apples are a terrific addition but not necessary, and the recipe is easily halved. If you have leftover wassail, reheat it gently in the microwave.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 1h20m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or kettle, combine the apple juice, sugar, almonds and raisins; slowly stir in the red wine.
- Take a large piece of cheesecloth and place the cinnamon sticks and 24 whole cloves on it; with string, tie it up to make a small bundle and drop this into the red wine mixture.
- Heat slowly over low heat; don't let it boil.
- Meanwhile, make this unique garnish: stuff the centre of each apple with 3 tbsp sugar and stick each apple with a few whole cloves.
- Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place the apples in it; bake, covered, at 350F for 45 minutes.
- Bake the apples about an hour or so before you want to serve the wassail.
- Pour the heated wassail into a large punch bowl, discarding the spice bag, and then add the baked apples; they are a treat for those still around when the wassail is gone!
CIDER WASSAIL
This traditional wassail recipe came from a dear friend in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we lived for many years. Since it's warm, wonderful and non-alcoholic, we've even served it at church. This wassail drink is also perfect for a holiday open house. -Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve hot in mugs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- To make a traditional Wassail, use a good quality red wine. A dry red wine will give the Wassail a more complex flavor, while a sweeter red wine will make it more approachable.
- For a more flavorful Wassail, use a variety of spices. Some common spices used in Wassail include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
- If you don't have any whole spices, you can use ground spices instead. Just be sure to use about half the amount of ground spices as you would whole spices.
- Let the Wassail simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Wassail warm, either in mugs or glasses.
- Garnish the Wassail with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange.
Conclusion:
Wassail is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its warm and inviting flavor, Wassail is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. So next time you're looking for a special drink to serve at your holiday party, give Wassail a try. You won't be disappointed.
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