Cranberry Wassail Recipe
A warm, comforting beverage combining cranberry juice and apple cider, perfect for sharing during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 Gallon Apple Cider
- 1/2 Gallon Cranberry Juice
- 1 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 1/4 Cups Pineapple Juice
- 1 Large Orange, Thinly Sliced
- 24 Whole Cloves
- 1/4 Cup Clover Honey
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 12 Fresh Mint Leaves (for Garnish)
- 12 Orange Slices (for Garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and pineapple juice in a large saucepan.
- Add the thinly sliced orange, whole cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground nutmeg, ginger, and allspice, stirring to combine.
- Serve warm in mugs and garnish with fresh mint leaves and an orange slice.
Notes
Use less sugar or substitute with a sugar-free sweetener for a diabetic-friendly option. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Wassail, Holiday Drink, Healthy Beverage, Low-Calorie, Diabetic Friendly
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