Best 7 Holiday Wassail Recipes
As the holidays approach, many people look forward to gathering with loved ones and enjoying traditional dishes and beverages. One such beverage that is often associated with the holiday season is wassail. Wassail is a warm, spiced drink that is typically made with apple cider, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and citrus fruits. It can also include other ingredients such as honey, cranberry juice, and brandy. This article presents a collection of the best wassail recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic holiday drink. Whether you prefer a traditional wassail recipe or one with a modern twist, there is sure to be a recipe here that will warm your heart and bring cheer to your holiday gatherings.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
HOLIDAY WASSAIL
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
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.
HOLIDAY CLASSIC WASSAIL
This wassail has been a holiday tradition in my house for many years. An added bonus - the house smells wonderful while it's simmering!
Provided by loof751
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 20m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice in the center of a large paper coffee filter. Fold the ends over and roll up burrito-style. Tie closed with dental floss or thread, leaving long ends.
- Mix apple juice concentrate with water as directed on can (you should end up with 6 cups of juice).
- In a saucepan combine apple juice, cranberry juice, sugar, and bitters. Bring to a boil. Tie the ends of the "spice bag" string to the middle of a wooden spoon and lay the spoon over the top of the pot so that the "spice bag" hangs in the juice without touching the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat and simmer at least 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add rum.
- Once I've made the wassail and added the rum, I pour this into a crock pot on low temp so that the warm wassail can be served up throughout the evening!
HOLIDAY WASSAIL PUNCH
This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor.-Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 4h10m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place cinnamon sticks and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and orange slices in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend., Discard spice bag and orange slices. If desired, top punch with apple slices and cranberries. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COPYCAT DOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY WASSAIL
Clipped from a magazine. Supposedly, this punch is served during the Christmas holidays at the Dollywood theme park.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 25m
Yield 11 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients into a large saucepan.
- Bring to boiling, then reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and serve hot in mugs.
HOLIDAY APRICOT WASSAIL
Gotta love that Crock Pot! This smells so good simmering away all afternoon. I like to add half of this to a hot cup of tea for a nice spiced tea drink.
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Beverages
Time 4h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In blender or food processor, blend apricots and liquid until smooth.
- Place cloves and cinnamon sticks in cheesecloth bag.
- Put all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Serve hot.
HOLIDAY HOT WASSAIL
This wassail was served at the Bank of the Southwest where my Mom worked for many years. Each year she would take my brother and I to enjoy this delicious wassail and freshly baked gingerbread men baked in the lobby of the bank. It was a wonderful treat and it is a treasured memory.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Hot Drinks
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer and serve warm.
HOLIDAY APPLE WASSAIL
This is a family recipe that I played with year after year until it's just perfect. This year's version will be made from apples picked from our own orchard! This recipe is famous at our family Christmas party.
Provided by Jenny Ray
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Drinks
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the cider, apple chunks, and cinnamon sticks in a large kettle and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat down to low and add the mace, anise seed, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and brown sugar. Stir to combine, and simmer for 20 minutes until the spices have developed their flavor.
- Drop in the orange and lemon slices, simmer for 5 more minutes, and turn off the heat. Ladle the wassail punch into mugs and serve hot. Include a few pieces of cooked apple or a cooked orange or lemon slice in each mug.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 37.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh fruits and spices will give your wassail the best flavor. If you can, use seasonal ingredients for the tastiest results.
- Simmer, don't boil: Wassail should be gently simmered, not boiled. Boiling will make the wassail harsh and bitter.
- Add alcohol sparingly: Wassail is traditionally made with alcohol, but you can adjust the amount to your liking. If you're serving wassail to children or people who don't drink alcohol, you can omit it altogether.
- Serve warm: Wassail is best served warm. You can reheat it over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice: This will give your wassail a festive touch.
Conclusion:
Wassail is a delicious and festive drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink to enjoy, give wassail a try. Wassail is also a great way to use up leftover fruits and spices. If you have some apples or oranges that are starting to go bad, just add them to your wassail pot. You can also use spices that you already have on hand, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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