Easy Wassail Recipe

5 from 12 votes

Easy Wassail Recipe

This easy wassail recipe is a sweet and spicy mulled cider full of citrus and cinnamon flavor. Make this cozy drink a holiday tradition!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: English

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
1 cup orange juice
¾ cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

Combine all ingredients into a large pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and serve warm.
Keep warm in a slow cooker.

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Notes

Recipe Notes:

Use apple cider (not juice) for the richest flavor, but apple juice works in a pinch.
Garnish with orange slices, cranberries, or apple rounds for a festive touch.
Keep it warm in a slow cooker during parties so guests can serve themselves.
Make ahead—store in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for 1–2 months.
Try adding star anise, nutmeg, or ginger for a fun flavor twist.

Store in the fridge for 7-10 days or freeze for 1-2 months. Reheat in a crockpot, or over low heat on the stove.

Perfectly giftable. Add some orange slices, apple slices, and cranberries to a quart-size mason jar. Fill it with wassail. Add a gift tag and deliver.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

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