This Hot Wassail Recipe combines apple cider, pineapple juice and orange juice with a great cinnamon undertone for a perfect holiday drink! It can be made on the stove or in a slow cooker!
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I love hot drinks, warm apple cider, a big cup of hot cocoa, or this hot wassail. This hot wassail is the perfect addition to any winter day or perfect for a holiday party!
This wassail is so easy to make and it can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker. You just need all your ingredients to heat up together nicely, you can decide if you want it done in 30 minutes or a couple hours. You just want all the flavors to meld together nicely.
The slow cooker is a great way to keep the wassail nice and warm throughout a party or whatever event you might be serving it at too.
What is wassail?
Wassail is a mixture of apple cider, other juices, and spices, all warmed up to make a hearty and delicious drink. It is like an amped up apple cider, and perfect for holiday parties. BTW, it’s pronounced “wah – sul”.
This version is made with apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar.
How to make Hot Wassail?
For this wassail you’ll need apple cider (100% juice), pineapple juice and orange juice. (You’ll want those to be 100% juice too). The citrus juices combine nicely with the sweet apple juice and your spices to make a delicious fall or wintery drink. Along with your fruit juices, you’ll add some whole cinnamon sticks and some whole or ground cloves. Also a dash of lemon juice and sugar.
You’ll add it all into your stock pot or slow cooker and let it all meddle together till the flavors mix up nicely.
Then laddle it up and enjoy. (You can also strain it to get out any spice pieces if you don’t want to risk them being in individual cups).
Tips for make Wassail:
- Apple cider and Apple juice can be different names for the same product. In some states apple cider is processed differently, but some brands just name them differently. You can use either for this recipe.
- This wassail can be made on the stove top, or in the slow cooker. If you want to keep it hot throughout an evening party, keeping it in the slow cooker on low or warm is a great option.
- This wassail can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat it on the stove until it’s warm again, or enjoy cold.
- You can leave out the sugar if your juices are already very sweet. You could also add a couple Tablespoons of honey instead.
- You can add alcohol to the drink to make it more of an adult drink. Try 1-2 cups of rum, brandy, bourbon, or wine.
- You could also add in 1/4 tsp of ginger, nutmeg, or all spice.
This is the perfect drink for your upcoming Christmas party, or New Year’s Eve party. It would also be delicious to come home to after a snowy walk or a day sledding at the park. It’s so warm and delicious, and I think you’ll love it just as much as I do!
Looking for more hot drink recipes?
- Apple Cider Recipe
- Caramel Apple Spice Starbucks Copycat
- Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate
- Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
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Hot Wassail
Ingredients
- 8 cups 2 quarts apple cider (100% juice)
- 2 cups orange juice (100% juice)
- 2 cups pineapple juice (100% juice)
- 4 long cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp ground cloves (or whole)
- 1/4 cup sugar**
Optional:
- 1 apple (sliced)
- 1 orange sliced
- 12 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pan or in a slow cooker.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or heat in slow cooker on high for about 2 hours.
- Strain the liquid before serving to remove any cinnamon stick or clove pieces.
- Ladle into cups or mugs and enjoy! (Stir occasionally as your ladling so the spices don't all sink to the bottom)
- Serve with orange slices, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks to, if desired.
Notes
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Kim says
This is a great drink for the holidays yes butttttt, when it is cold and snowing out I make this so as everyone comes in from work they can grab a cup and warm up before dinner
Angela says
And if you want to be a little more festive, you can add 1-1/2 cups Rum at the end before serving to add a new layer of warmth!!! Delish!!
Aimee says
Great tip!
Gloria says
I’m glad these recipes stay online for so long. I made this Wassail recipe this morning and brought it in for co-workers. They absolutely love the drink! Many had never heard of it before. Thank you.
Nikki says
Thank you! This will be perfect for parties!
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks Nikki! I think so too!
Julie Evink says
Mmmm this looks like a fabulous drink to enjoy at the holidays!
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks Julie!