Wassail
Beverages Recipes
Yield: about 1-1/2 gallons
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 8 sticks cinnamon
- 10 to 12 whole cloves
- 2 to 3 whole star anise pods
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 gallon white wine
- 2 cups rum
In a large stockpot over low heat, combine cider, juice, spices, fruit, and sugar and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from heat. Strain and discard solids and return liquid to pot. Add wine and rum and return to heat to warm through. Ladle into mugs and serve immediately.
Reviews by Readers
Very warming but a little goes a long way with the rum added. The lighter is better if kids are about though. – Anonymous Review
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