Cranberry Wassail

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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.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

53 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
1g Fat
70g Carbs
1g Protein
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.