Wassail is a spiced mulled cider that is made from tea,
juices of apple, orange, pineapple, and lemon along with cinnamon,
cloves, and allspice. Serve this spiced cider in winter as a
hot drink. It is usually associated with Christmas and the holiday
season.
The
flavors of apple, orange, and pineapple blend with the aromatic spices
of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice will fill your home with the warm
aromas of the holidays.
Turn on a bit of music and listen to
the
carols being played and enjoy a hot mug of delicious homemade spiced
cider.
----------------------------- 8
cups sweet apple cider 1/2 cup very strong hot tea 1
cup sugar 2 cups orange juice 2 cups pineapple
juice, unsweetened the juice of two lemons 2 cups
ginger ale, room temperature
Kitchen
Equipment Needed
Large kettle
Instructions:
Step
1: Tie allspice, cinnamon, and whole cloves in a cheesecloth
bag.
Step 2: In a large kettle,
heat the apple cider along with the spice bag.
Step
3: Pour hot tea over sugar to dissolve and combine in the
kettle with cider.
Step 4: Add the
orange, pineapple, and lemon juices to the cider. Heat through, but do
not boil.
Step 5: Remove the spice
bag.
Step 5: Add room temperature
ginger ale just before serving. Ladle into cups for serving.
Serves
20-25 (5-6 ounce servings).
If you are not
having as many guests, cut this recipe in half. There will
still be plenty for everyone to enjoy.