Christmas Wassail
Experience the joy of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Wassail. Bursting with the warm flavors of spiced apples and zesty citrus, this festive drink is perfect for cozy gatherings or a relaxing evening by the fire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 10 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a large pot, combine apple cider and orange juice; stir gently.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and sliced ginger; allow to steep.
- Stir in brown sugar until fully dissolved; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Heat on medium until steaming hot but not boiling.
- Serve in mugs, garnished with additional cinnamon sticks or orange slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg