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Easy Homemade Wassail

Homemade wassail is a traditional holiday drink made with warming spices and apple cider. This easy wassail recipe is a great drink to make for the holidays and one of our favorite cozy winter drinks!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 naval orange
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • Optional: Sliced apples cranberries, star anise

Instructions
 

  • Add the apple cider and orange juice to a large pot on medium heat.
  • Stir in the nutmeg and add the cinnamon sticks.
  • Push the whole cloves into the orange and add to the pot. Add brown sugar to sweeten to taste.
  • Heat on low-medium heat and serve hot.
  • If desired you can add sliced apples, star anise and cranberries to the pot for garnish.

Notes

To make in a slow cooker cook on low for 3-4 hours.
You can store leftover wassail in the fridge for up to three days.
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