Best 4 Hot Wassail Recipes
Hot wassail is a traditional warm beverage associated with the Christmas season and other winter festivities. This aromatic and flavorful drink is typically made with a combination of apple cider, citrus fruits, spices, and sometimes alcoholic beverages like brandy or rum. The exact ingredients and proportions vary depending on regional traditions and personal preferences. Enjoyed for its comforting and convivial nature, hot wassail is often served at gatherings, parties, and holiday celebrations to spread warmth and cheer among friends and family.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)
With just four ingredients - okay, five if you spike it with your favorite rum - this Crock Pot hot spiced apple cider couldn't be any easier to make. It's the perfect excuse to get out there and rake the leaves.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories beverages
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks.
- With a toothpick, poke holes all around the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully poke the cloves into the toothpick holes in the orange.
- Place orange into the cider in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low until hot and spiced through, about 4 hours. Ladle into mugs along with an ounce or so of rum if using. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 125 kcal, Sugar 24 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g
COLONIAL HOT CIDER PUNCH, AKA "WASSAIL'
This recipe dates back to Colonial days and Serves 40 Serve with pound cake, nut cake, or cheese
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Hot Drinks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Simmer mixture with 3 sticks whole cinnamon to melt--DO NOT COOK. Allow to cool, pour into punch bowl. Separately stick whole cloves around entire surface of 3 to 6 whole oranges. Place oranges into baking pan with 1/2 inch of water, and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Place oranges into punch bowl Serves 40
- 2. Serve with pound cake, nut cake, or cheese and crackers.
- 3. For a non spirited version just add 1/2 oz rum flavoring instead of rum. and 1/2 oz brandy flavoring instead of brandy
YULE HOT SPICED WASSAIL
Make and share this Yule Hot Spiced Wassail recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Danielle K.
Categories Beverages
Time 4h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix juice, cider, and water in large saucepan.
- Add cinnamon sticks, clove studded orange, and apple slices.
- Simmer mixture for 4 hours.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 19, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 21.5, Protein 0.1
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your wassail the best flavor.
- Choose a good quality wine. A dry red or white wine is a good option.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are all classic wassail spices, but you can also try adding other spices like cardamom, ginger, or allspice.
- Make sure to simmer your wassail for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve your wassail hot. You can garnish it with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick.
Conclusion:
Wassail is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for enjoying during the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So gather your ingredients and give it a try!
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