Yule Hot Spiced Wassail
Warm up your holiday gatherings with this enchanting Yule Hot Spiced Wassail, a festive blend of apple cider, citrus juices, and winter spices that fills your home with cozy aromas. This traditional mulled drink is simmered with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and fresh ginger, then beautifully infused with slices of orange and apple for a vibrant, fruity twist. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and the option to add a splash of dark rum or brandy for an adult-friendly version, this wassail is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether served at a Yuletide celebration or a chilly evening by the fire, this heartwarming drink offers a nostalgic taste of the season and makes your holiday gatherings truly magical.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 10 pieces whole cloves
- 6 pieces whole allspice
- 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 whole orange (sliced into rounds)
- 1 whole apple (sliced into rounds)
- 1 cup dark rum or brandy (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Step 2
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice, and sliced ginger.
Step 3
Stir the mixture gently until the sugar dissolves, and then bring it to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Add the orange and apple slices to the pot and reduce the heat to low.
Step 5
Cover the pot loosely with a lid and let the wassail simmer gently for 30–45 minutes to allow the spices and fruit to infuse their flavors.
Step 6
Strain the wassail through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices (optional, if you prefer a clear beverage).
Step 7
If using, stir in the dark rum or brandy just before serving for an adult version.
Step 8
Ladle the wassail into mugs and garnish with extra orange slices or cinnamon sticks for a festive touch. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 3357.4 grams (3357.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2101 |
| Total Fat 5.40g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.70g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 92mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 380.20g | 138% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.00g | 68% |
| Total Sugars 316.60g | |
| Protein 8.70g | 17% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 424mg | 33% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 3759mg | 80% |
Source of Calories