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A delicious plate of Cranberry Wassail

Cranberry Wassail

This Cranberry Wassail is a delightful twist on a traditional spiced holiday drink. Perfect for warming up on a cold winter day or serving at festive Christmas parties, this flavorful beverage is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 276
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Wassail
  • 1893 ml apple cider
  • 1893 ml cranberry juice
  • 240 ml lemon juice
  • 296 ml pineapple juice
  • 1 large orange, thinly sliced
  • 24 pieces whole cloves
  • 60 ml clover honey
  • 100 g white sugar
  • 4 pieces cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cucchiaino ground nutmeg
  • 1 cucchiaino ground allspice
  • 0.5 cucchiaino ground ginger
Garnish
  • 12 pieces fresh mint leaves
  • 12 slices orange slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan or pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices, cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. Add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice to the pot and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve the wassail warm and garnish each cup with a mint leaf and an orange slice.
  5. For a more robust flavor, refrigerate the wassail for a couple of days and reheat on the stove before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 59gVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the wassail to sit for a day before reheating and serving. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference.
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