Wassail Recipe
This traditional Wassail recipe is quick to prepare and incredibly versatile, promising good cheer and good health with every warming sip!
Servings: 7 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups apple juice or apple cider
- 1½ cups orange juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise, optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
- Add the apple juice, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest to a medium pot over high heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Pour the wassail into mugs and garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, or star anise.
Notes
Make Ahead & Storage
- Make Ahead: You can make it up to one day beforehand and warm it in the microwave or gently on the stovetop as you want to serve it.
- Store: Allow the wassail to cool to room temperature before storing. Storing it while hot can raise the temperature inside your refrigerator, affecting other stored food. Put the wassail to an airtight container or sealed pitcher, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week.