Wassail Punch

Name: Wassail Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider; 2 cups orange juice; ½ cup lemon juice; 12 whole cloves; 4 cinnamon sticks; 1 pinch ground ginger; 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Rating: 4.61 stars

178 Ratings
122 Reviews
7 Photos

Great for holiday gatherings. Using a slow-cooker to prepare this allows the aroma to be savored for hours.

By Bea Gassman

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

8 hrs

total:

8 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
½ cup lemon juice
12 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

In a slow-cooker or a large pot over low heat, combine apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. Season with cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer. If using a slow cooker, allow to simmer all day. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

101 calories; protein 0.5g 1% DV; carbohydrates 24.9g 8% DV; fat 0.4g 1% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (122)

Most helpful positive review

SHARYLMB

12/08/2004

This is wassail the way it should be--tart spicy and not overly sweet. I did end up using less lemon juice because it was a little TOO tart for even me; however I was using the bottled stuff which might have had something to do with it. Also if the 8 hour time frame is a turn-off for some it can be made on the stovetop. I let it simmer for about 45 minutes and it tasted just as good. Read More

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JODIWOOD

01/02/2004

Not quite what I was hoping for. I love hot spiced drinks but this is not one that I will be making again. It smells good but the flavor just isn't there. Read More

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(51)

178 Ratings

5 star values: 129
4 star values: 34
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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SHARYLMB

12/08/2004

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Michelle Ramey

10/23/2005

I love how this recipe doesn't require any sugar and uses only juice and spices. I had everything on hand, and I even used a chunk of peeled, fresh ginger instead of the dried. I made it Sunday morning (in the crockpot) and we had it after dinner when we got home from church. Very yummy! Read More

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SHAY0315

12/21/2004

I followed the original recipe and did find it a little tart (as others have noted) but after adding a little extra apple cider it was great! I made it at 8am for a party that night and it got a lot of compliments! Read More

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SMITHPAKC

12/25/2004

I thought the recipe needed a little more zip. I added 1/4 cup red hots replaced 1 quart of apple juice for 1 quart red grapefruit juice Read More

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cmccreight

01/06/2005

excellent Read More

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Jennifer Fisher

11/30/2004

Very good. I didn't know what it was suppose to taste like but everyone enjoyed it. I had some spiced rum on the side for those who wanted to 'kick-it-up' a bit. And I did add some cranberry juice. I loved the one reviewers suggestion of a cloved decorated orange. It really looked festive as well as being functional (no cheesecloth needed). Thanks! Read More

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beth

03/09/2004

Everyone loved it at my Christmas party! Read More

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JODIWOOD

01/02/2004

Not quite what I was hoping for. I love hot spiced drinks but this is not one that I will be making again. It smells good but the flavor just isn't there. Read More

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Frazynut

11/23/2005

This is an awesome recipe. We too used real ginger. That really does make a difference I think. And then we added a quart of Spiced Rum in place of one quart of apple juice. Man let me tell you. We were HAMMERED! It was great! Thanks Bea! Read More

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I thought the recipe needed a little more zip. I added 1/4 cup red hots replaced 1 quart of apple juice for 1 quart red grapefruit juice

excellent

Everyone loved it at my Christmas party!

Not quite what I was hoping for. I love hot spiced drinks but this is not one that I will be making again. It smells good but the flavor just isn't there.