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Wassail
Traditional wassail is a fruity, festive way to toast Christmas, New Year's, or any celebration. Get an easy hot wassail recipe here.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min👤 Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine 2 (3”) cinnamon sticks, 10 whole allspice berries, 8 whole cloves, 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail, and 4 cups fresh apple cider in a medium pot; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, uncovered, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer, ⏱️ 10 minutes until spices are infused. Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, fish out and discard allspice berries and cloves, leaving cinnamon sticks in drink.
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Add 1 Granny Smith apple, quartered, cored, thinly sliced, and 1 cup apple brandy, such as Calvados, to cider mixture; simmer about ⏱️ 2 minutes (apple slices will remain crisp).
apple brandy, such as Calvados1 cup
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Ladle into mugs or other heatproof glasses, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if using, and serve hot. Editor’s note: This wassail recipe was first printed in the December 2002 issue of ‘Gourmet.’ Head this way for more of our favorite hot drink recipes →
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