Here we go a-wassailling!
A pot of this is usually simmering away on one of our family’s stoves during the holidays. The original recipe came from Stir Ups (see “Great Cookbooks I Can’t Live Without“). I have modified it a bit to make it easier. Feel free to use different juices and nectars for a different take.
This is a great recipe that we always go back to.
Wassail
4 c. pineapple juice
2-5.5 oz. cans apricot nectar
4 c. apple cider
1 c. orange juice
3 small cinnamon sticks
Place in a tea ball:
1 t. whole cloves
1/4 t. whole cardamom seeds, crushed
Combine all ingredients in a large kettle. Place tea ball with spices in liquid. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into hot mugs. (You can also stud a clementine with cloves and float it in the wassail as it simmers. I like to add sliced lemons too.)
For the adults, add cognac or dark rum.
