How to Make Fireside Wassail. An Easy and Tasty Christmas Drink Recipe

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This is a non-alcoholic variation of a traditional yule time classic. A perfect hot juice drink for those cold winter nights or family gatherings. Sometimes spelled Wassel.

FIRESIDE WASSAIL (a.k.a. Hot Weasel)

2 Quarts Apple Cider
2 Cups Pineapple Juice
2 Cups Orange Juice
¾ Cup Lemon Juice
½ Cup Sugar
2 Cinnamon Sticks
12 Whole Cloves

Cheesecloth

Optional Garnishes:
- Cinnamon sticks
- Lemon slices
- Whole cloves

Tie 12 cloves and 2 cinnamon sticks in a cheesecloth bag.
Combine spice bag, apple cider, juices, and sugar in a Dutch oven, stirring well; cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Discard the spice bag.

Pour wassail into serving mugs and serve hot. If desired, garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and a lemon slice studded with whole cloves.

YIELD: About 3 Quarts


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[dagegen99]

Where's the booze?!?!??!?!?!

[ketsam100]

Thanks....I will try this at my X'mas party.

[emROARS]

@BillsNewGuitar Yeah *sigh*

Mum would be so dissapointed at this.

[BillsNewGuitar]

@emROARS I'm an American, and it pains me to see the lack of ale and Madeira :(

[emROARS]

Lol this is certainly an americans drink. Wassail was 1)alcoholic and 2) had no pinapple juice. This is a drink from the middle ages. The actual name is middle english or originated from it anyway.

[TheSmpkitty]

i got an own drink recipe it was caled brine flog it is hard 2 make

[TheSmpkitty]

okay i know this drink i tasted it like 4 years ago when i was 18... and it was good it had a great taste but now we dont make it anymore cuz we forgot all about it u did a great tutorial merry christmas great job