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old virginia wassail cider

(4 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Yvonne Corbett
@yvonnecorbett
Kalispell, MT

This is a good drink anytime, but especially during the holidays. Great for cold weather entertaining. The smell of it simmering on the stove is like a little slice of heaven.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Wassail is an old-fashioned spiced apple cider with a mixture of apple, orange, and pineapple juice, warm fall spices, and sweet honey. Cinnamon and clove give this a rich, full flavor. It also adds the feeling of warmth and coziness. Adding orange and pineapple juice makes for a slightly sweet, slightly tangy drink. You'll want to curl up in front of a fire with a glass. Perfect for fall and the holidays.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For old virginia wassail cider

  • 2 qt
    apple cider
  • 2 c
    orange juice
  • 1 can
    pineapple juice (46 oz)
  • 2 stick
    cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole cloves
  • 1/2 c
    honey

How To Make old virginia wassail cider

  • Add ingredients to a stockpot.
    1
    Combine the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer on low.
    2
    Bring to a boil. Then simmer over low heat or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving.
  • Strain cinnamon sticks and cloves.
    3
    Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving, if desired.
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