How Do You Make Elegant Christmas Wassail?
Christmas time with my family is never the same without a delicious Wassail to accompany the dinner and/ or breakfast. Why not make Wassail a Christmas tradition in your home? This recipe is easy to make and can be served hot or cold. It makes a very huge serving. Also great for your large Christmas gatherings. Always start out with a clean and dry surface. In a small pan, boil granulated sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and allspice for about 8-10 minutes. Let mixture steep for about 1 1/2 hours and then drain out all of the spices. In a large bowl mix lemon juice, cider, and orange juice. Gradually mix in above mixture. Add a couple sliced lemon pieces and boiled apple pieces if desired. Serve the brew from a kettle or pour it into a large punch bowl. Serve warm or cold and makes 30 large servings. Enjoy!