Cranberry Wassail

Wassail is a hot spiced punch often served for winter celebrations, with historic roots in Northern Europe. This version adds cranberry and pineapple to the traditional cider base for the wassail.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 24 whole cloves
• 1 ¼ cups pineapple juice
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ cup clover honey
• ½ gallon apple cider
• 1 large orange, thinly sliced
• ½ gallon cranberry juice
• 12 fresh mint leaves
• 12 orange slices for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice.