Wassail!

Traditional Wassail

You’ll be ready to go a-wassailing with this hot toddy recipe that blends apple cider, orange juice and fall spices into a delicious warm beverage.

Yield: 8 servings of ⅔ cup each
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty Rating: Easy

Nutritional Highlights: Apples contain cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber.

Recipe Created By: Charlyn Fargo
Ingredients  

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup lemon juice
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 orange, sliced
• ½ cup brandy, optional

You can use bourbon, sherry even Maderia to try something different 

Instructions

1. Mix juices, sugar and seasonings together. Add the brandy at this point to make the alcoholic wassail.
2. Slowly bring to a boil in a large saucepan or pot. Boil for 1 minute.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Serve hot with sliced oranges floating in the punch bowl.