Recipes Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes Cranberry Wassail 4.7 (36) 29 Reviews 5 Photos This is a traditional spiced holiday drink with an added twist. Enjoy this wonderful wassail for a cold winter day or to serve at Christmas parties. Submitted by Miss Blurton Updated on August 25, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 5 5 5 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings ½ gallon apple cider ½ gallon cranberry juice 1 cup lemon juice 1 ¼ cups pineapple juice 1 large orange, thinly sliced 24 whole cloves ¼ cup clover honey ½ cup white sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground ginger Garnish: 12 fresh mint leaves 12 orange slices for garnish Directions In a large saucepan or pot, combine cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices, cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice. Cook's Note For a bolder taste, refrigerate the wassail for a couple of days and reheat on the stove. Save Print I Made It 53 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 276 Calories 1g Fat 70g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 276 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Sodium 28mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 70g 25% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 59g Protein 1g 1% Vitamin C 99mg 110% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 148mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.