Description
A quick hot wassail recipe perfect for the holidays! Boost up your hot apple cider with this easy recipe & add whisky for extra warmth!
Ingredients
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- 8 cups apple cider*
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice (preferably no pulp)*
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 1 apple (sliced into 4 rings and poked with cloves)*
- 16 whole cloves
- 2 1/2 thumb sized pieces of ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 1 1/2 – 2 oz whisky per cup, optional (or use alcohol of choice)*
*Ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Prepare the apple by slicing it into 4 rings and poking each ring with 4 of the whole cloves.
- Add the apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice to a large pot. Add in the cinnamon sticks, star anise, apple rings, and peeled and sliced ginger (an easy way to peel ginger is to just scrape the skin off with a spoon).
- Bring to a simmer and simmer over low heat for 30-45 minutes.
- Transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm if desired. Alternatively, make the wassail entirely in your slow cooker by heating it through on high for at least 2 hours and then switching to keep warm (you can likely cook the wassail for 4 – 6 hours in your slow cooker if you have the time. The longer cooking time will help get the most flavour out of the spices and apple slices).
- To serve an alcoholic wassail, pour the alcohol in the glass first and then top it with hot wassail. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick or slice of apple if desired.
- For a non-alcoholic wassail simply ladle into mugs, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and can be reheated on the stove-top or in the microwave.
Notes
Approximate Cost: CAD $4.93 – $6.13 depending on where we purchase our apple cider. Any alcohol added would add to the cost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Hot Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European