Learning how to make wassail is easy! Create a delicious, festive, drink with just a few ingredients and a little bit of time.
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What is Wassail
Wassail is a Nordic beverage traditionally drunk around the holidays. It’s a medieval Christmas drinking ritual to ensure a good apple harvest the following year.
Why This Homemade Wassail Recipe Is The BEST
The spices, fresh herbs, and combination of juices make this a great layer of flavors.
Homemade Wassail Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups orange juice bottled
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon allspice ground
- 1 teaspoon cloves whole
- 1 cup cranberries fresh
- 3 sprigs rosemary
How to make wassail
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the flavors have melded together.
- Strain the liquid before drinking and enjoy!
Longbourn Farm Tips for Making This THE BEST wassail recipe
- Be sure to let the wassail simmer for the time in the recipe or longer. This lets all the flavors meld together.
- Strain the wassail to remove any bits of whole spices and herbs.
- You can garnish the wassail with orange and lemon slices and fresh rosemary and cranberries.
Homemade Wassail FAQs
What's the difference between wassail and cider?
Honestly, nothing. But wassail has been known to contain more delicious spices and flavors.
How long does wassail keep for?
If you don’t drink it all while it’s warm, you can cool it down and store it within a pitcher in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just reheat before drinking if you want it warm (or drink it cold- it won’t hurt you to do so).
What is the difference between mulled cider and wassail?
There really isn’t any big difference between mulled cider and wassail. In this recipe, I added more juice types to the apple juice to differentiate the wassail from a mulled cider.
What spice is wassail cider?
In this recipe, there is cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and rosemary.
Where did wassail originate from?
Wassail originated from Anglo-Saxon roots. Originally it was a mulled ale with whole apples and other ingredients. Today, it is a spiced drink enjoyed around the holidays.
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Recipe for Wassail
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups orange juice (bottled)
- ½ cup lemon juice (fresh-squeezed)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon allspice (ground)
- 1 teaspoon cloves (whole)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh)
- 3 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the flavors have melded.
- Strain before drinking.
Nutrition
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Such a festive holiday drink!