This festive BEST Wassail Recipe is our families favorite! It isn’t Christmas until we’ve made a couple batches of our warm, fruity, easy wassail recipe drink that smells like Christmas while it is brewing. And this traditional,christmas drink wassail tastes even better going down! This is a holiday drink for the whole family!
Wassail Recipe
As the holiday season approaches, our family gets excited for one cherished tradition that truly signals the arrival of Christmas: making our favorite warm Wassail recipe! There’s something magically comforting about the aroma of this festive drink wafting through our home, filling every corner with scents of cinnamon, cloves, and fresh fruit. It’s a sensory experience that not only warms our hearts but also creates lasting memories with loved ones.
This easy Wassail recipe is not just a drink; it’s a celebration in a cup! With flavors that are perfectly balanced, it blends apple juice, orange juice, and a mix of festive spices that create a deliciously warming experience for everyone. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply enjoying a quiet evening together, Wassail brings everyone to the table, sparking conversations and laughter.
One of the best parts about our Wassail is that it truly is a family affair. Everyone has their role, whether it’s slicing up the fruit, measuring out the spices, or stirring the pot as it simmers on the stove. These moments together are what make the season special, and the taste of this delightful drink is the icing on the cake! It’s a refreshing alternative to hot cocoa, and I promise your taste buds will love the robust flavors.
This holiday drink is easy to prepare and can be made in large batches, ensuring there’s enough for everyone. Plus, as it brews, the delightful scent fills your home, instantly putting everyone in a festive mood. I can’t tell you how many times guests have commented on how delicious the Wassail smells while it’s cooking.
So, as you deck the halls and get into the holiday spirit, don’t forget to whip up a pot of this warm Wassail. Our family looks forward to it every year, and I hope it becomes a beloved tradition in your home as well.
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easy wassail recipe
This Wassail recipe is our families traditional recipe we use every year. Kids and adults alike enjoy the festive smell and flavor, plus the warm drink warms us up on those cold winter days.
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Add in 1/3 cup of honey.
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Next add in 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg plus a couple dashes of cinnamon if you like.
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Now zest a lemon (or use store bought lemon peel, but fresh is better) and then cut the lemon in half and sqeeze out the lemon juice to add to the pot.
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After you’ve simmered all the ingredients together so the flavors mix together you will have this amazing, festive wassail all ready to serve.
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One of my favorite parts of this hot apple cider is smelling the wassail gently simmering on the stove top. It makes the whole house smell like Christmas. We drink this putting up the tree, for family game night, with meals, and on Christmas morning as we open presents round the tree.
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BEST Wassail Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups pineapple juice
Instructions
- In large pot combine all ingredients and simmer to blend ingredients.HINT: We grate the peel of a lemon and squeeze the juice of the same lemon to give us what we need for this recipe.
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Can wine, vodka, or rum be added to your wassil
Never tried it, but I bet one of them could easily be added to make it an adult beverage =)