Best 9 California Wassail Recipes

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California wassail is a holiday punch served warm or cold and can be made with a variety of ingredients such as wine, brandy, and cider. With its festive spices and bright citrus flavors, California wassail is a delicious anytime beverage to enjoy throughout the season. It can be especially popular during winter gatherings and festivities due to its ability to warm the body and create a cozy atmosphere.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CALIFORNIA WASSAIL



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Here's a healthy and delicious warm punch that's a cozy way to welcome family and friends in from the cold or just celebrate the season. Serve in small cups, as it tastes best when piping hot! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 whole cloves
1 large navel orange, cut into six wedges
4 cups orange juice
4 cups unsweetened apple juice
4 cups cranberry juice
16 maraschino cherries
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Steps:

  • Insert four cloves into each orange wedge. In a Dutch oven, combine the orange juice, apple juice and cranberry juice. Add orange wedges, cherries and cinnamon sticks., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WASSAIL



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This non-alcoholic apple cider punch simmered with honey, pineapple juice, and lemon juice and flavored with clove-spiced oranges is perfect for the holidays or any fall gathering.

Provided by chefcatie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 oranges
3 tablespoons whole cloves, or as needed
water as needed
3 quarts apple cider
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
5 cups pineapple juice
½ cup honey
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Stud oranges with whole cloves and place in a baking pan. Add water to cover bottom of the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until oranges have softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place apple cider and cinnamon sticks into a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid and add pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and ground nutmeg. Return to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Pour into a punch bowl and float spiced oranges on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 23.1 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

WASSAIL



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups light rum
1/2 cup dark rum
5 (25-ounce) bottles sparkling apple cider
1 (64-ounce) carton mango juice

Steps:

  • In a punch bowl or pitcher large enough to blend 7 quarts, pour the rums, sparkling apple cider, and mango juice. Stir to blend liquids. With a ladle, pour wassail into individual goblets.

CHRISTIANA CAMPBELL'S TAVERN'S WASSAIL



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Perfect for those holiday parties! This recipe is served at the tavern in Colonial Williamsburg during the holidays.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
3 lemon slices
1/2 cup water
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
6 cups dry red wine
1 cup dry sherry
lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, cinnamon sitcks, lemon slices, and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 5 minutes and strain. Discard cinnamon sticks and lemon slices.
  • Pour the pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, wine and sherry into a large saucepan and simmer over medium heat for several minutes. Do not bring to a rolling boil!
  • Combine the wine mixture and sugar syrup in a serving bowl. Ladle into mugs and garnish with lemon slices.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.7, Protein 0.4

WASSAIL



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Liqueur     Alcoholic     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks plus 8 for garnish
10 whole allspice
8 whole cloves
1 qt cranberry juice cocktail
1 qt apple cider
2 tablespoons sugar
1 Granny Smith apple
1 cup Calvados or apple liqueur
Special Equipment
a 6- by 4-inch piece of cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

  • Wrap 2 cinnamon sticks, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth and tie with string. Simmer cranberry juice, cider, sugar, and spice bag in a 5-quart heavy pot, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Halve apple and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add apple slices and Calvados to cider mixture and simmer 2 minutes (slices will remain crisp). Serve hot and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

WASSAIL II



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A non-alcoholic version which may be served from a 30 cup electric coffee server. Use between 2 and 3 cinnamon sticks, to suit your tastes.

Provided by Marc Boyer

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cranberry juice
⅔ cup white sugar
7 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple juice
6 fluid ounces frozen concentrated fruit punch
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the cranberry juice, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place the cinnamon, allspice and clove into a cheesecloth bag and tie shut. Add to the liquid and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove spice bag. Just before serving, add fruit juices. Serve steaming hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

WASSAIL



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Categories     Punch     Alcoholic     Egg     Ginger     Christmas     Apple     Brandy     Sherry     Cinnamon     Clove     Christmas Eve     House & Garden     Drink

Yield Makes about 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 small apples
10 teaspoons brown sugar
2 bottles dry sherry or dry Madeira
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cloves
3 allspice berries
1 inch stick cinnamon
2 cups superfine sugar
1/2 cup water
6 eggs, separated
1 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Core the apples and fill each with a teaspoon of brown sugar. Place in a baking pan and cover the bottom with 1/8-inch of water. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until tender. Combine the sherry or Madeira, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon, sugar and water in a large, heavy saucepan and heat without letting the mixture come to a boil. Leave on very low heat. Beat the egg yolks until light and lemon-colored. Beat the whites until stiff and fold them into the yolks. Strain the wine mixture and add gradually to the eggs, stirring constantly. Add the brandy. Pour into a metal punch bowl, float the apples on top and serve in 8-ounce mugs.

COLONIAL WASSAIL



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Make and share this Colonial Wassail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

750 ml dry red wine
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup brandy
lemon slice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix together red wine, cranberry juice, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks.
  • Heat just until mixture bubbles around the edges; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks.
  • Stir in brandy.
  • Ladle mixture into cups or mugs; garnish with a lemon slice.

HOLIDAY WASSAIL



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Nothing tastes like Christmas quite like a cup of this warm wassail. -Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups hot brewed tea
1 cup sugar
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice
1 bottle (32 ounces) apple juice
2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
24 whole cloves, divided
1 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, combine tea and sugar. Add the juices, cinnamon sticks and 12 of the cloves. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve warm or cool. Garnish punch bowl with orange slices studded with remaining cloves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This will give your wassail the best flavor. If you can, use organic fruit juice and spices.
  • Make it ahead of time: Wassail is even better when it has a chance to sit and mellow. Make it a day or two in advance, or even up to a week. It will keep well in the refrigerator.
  • Serve it warm: Wassail is traditionally served warm, but you can also serve it cold or at room temperature.
  • Garnish it with festive touches: A few slices of citrus fruit, a cinnamon stick, or a sprig of rosemary will add a festive touch to your wassail.
  • Add a splash of alcohol (optional): If you like, you can add a splash of brandy, rum, or whiskey to your wassail. This is optional, but it does add a nice depth of flavor.

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. So gather your friends and family around and enjoy a warm mug of wassail this holiday season.

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