Wassail Punch I

I was given this recipe when touring a home in our community that was presented in full period costume and celebration for the Christmas holiday. In 1821 a German settler brought to the area the first tree for decorating, presented the traditional Yule Log ceremony and offered Wassail Punch.

• Calories: 128 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 3 ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 quarts orange juice
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 1 gallon apple cider
• 2 cups lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.