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!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
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
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.
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.