Old Virginia Wassail Cider

A quick and delicious hot cider drink that's great for cold-weather entertaining. This old-fashioned wassail recipe is always a big hit with young and old! Cloves can be placed into cheesecloth or a teabag infuser for easy removal if desired. A cinnamon stick in each cup makes a nice garnish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup honey
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
• 2 quarts apple cider
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.