Festive Spice Delight

This delightful Christmas Wassail recipe is a warm and comforting drink that captures the essence of the holiday season. With a blend of spices, orange juice, and apple cider, this homemade wassail will surely warm your heart and delight your taste buds. The simmering aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger create a festive atmosphere that will uplift your spirits.

Festive Spice Delight

A warm and comforting holiday wassail with a blend of spices, orange juice, and apple cider.

4.30 from 43 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 allspice berry
  • 1 whole clove (or a pinch of ground cloves)
  • 1/4 inch fresh ginger (peeled, or a pinch of ground ginger)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup apple cider

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick, allspice berry, clove, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and strain the mixture.
  4. Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and apple cider. Place over medium heat to warm the drink. Serve warm.