Wassail
The recipe is for a delightful beverage called wassail, which is a warm and spiced drink often associated with holiday gatherings. It's not only delicious but also contributes to a festive atmosphere with its aromatic ingredients.
The combination of apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice, along with the various spices, creates a flavorful and fragrant drink.
This wassail recipe not only tastes delicious but also fills your home with a wonderful aroma as it simmers. It's a perfect beverage to enjoy during the colder months or for festive occasions. And as mentioned, you can also use the same ingredients for a potpourri recipe to enhance the scent of your home. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple juice
- 4 cups orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup lemon juice about 7 medium lemons
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar or to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, ground cloves, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and sugar to the pot.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the wassail simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the spices to infuse into the drink.
- After simmering, remove the pot from the heat.
- Optionally, strain the wassail to remove the spices if you prefer a smoother drink, or leave them in for a more rustic presentation.
- Ladle the warm wassail into mugs and serve.
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