For the Winter Solstice this year I made Wassail for the first time~
The recipe I used was simple and although it is non-alcoholic, a liquor of your choice could easily be incorporated in.
🍎Ingredients & Tools🍊
1-2 apples (I used Honeycrisp)
1/2-1 naval orange
8 cups apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 cinnamon sticks
15 or so whole cloves, or 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 tbsp brown sugar, optional
Large pot
Slotted spoon or metal sieve
🍊Instructions🍎
Cut apples and orange into slices (I cut my apples horizontally to display the "star" in the middle).
If using whole cloves, insert cloves into apple slices (makes them easier to remov later).
Add all ingredients to pot and bring to simmer.
Let simmer for 30 to 60 min*.
Remove from heat and scoop or sieve out apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks and any loose cloves.
Mug up, garnish with a cinnamon stick if you desire, and enjoy.
*𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵.
Storage/reheating:
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Lasts 5-7 days.
Reheat in the microwave, on a stovetop, or in a slow cooker.
Other ingredients to try:
Cranberries, cranberry juice
Pineapple juice
Cardamom
Star anise
Allspice
Mace
Liquor to incorporate:
Brandy
Bourbon
Rum
Sherry
Wine
Cider
