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How to Make Holiday Wassail
The winter holidays signal the season for wassail, a spiced cider punch with venerable origins. The word wassail comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase "waes hael" meaning "good health," which was used as a toast. Wassail is usually prepared in a communal bowl to share with guests; indeed, it's the act of sharing that truly makes the concoction a wassail.
Things You'll Need
- Stockpot or similar tall, deep pot
- Ladle
- Mugs or heat-resistant glass cups
- Apple cider
- Cranberry juice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Cloves
- Allspice berries
- Ground ginger
- Nutmeg
- Star anise
- Brown sugar
Instructions
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Combine apple cider and cranberry juice in a large, tall pot set over a medium flame. Use three to six times as much cider as juice.
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Add whole spices -- cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice berries -- to taste. Add ground ginger and nutmeg, preferably fresh-grated, as well. Add sugar to taste; you may not need any at all depending on the tartness of your juices.
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Simmer the mixture for up to three hours. Ladle into mugs or punch cups and serve warm.
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