Hot Cider Wassail

Hot Cider Wassail with alcohol is a drink recipe that will keep you warm during the winter! Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks!

I got this recipe from my sister and she got it from a former co-worker. Her co-worker would make a big batch on holidays for people to sip on, sounds good to me!

At this point you may be wondering what is Wassail? Wassail is a warm beverage made from mulled apple cider and spices. This recipe calls for Aromatic Bitters, you can easily buy at a liquor store, grocery store or you can find here on Amazon. Aromatic Bitters are what you typically would use in an Old Fashioned. You only need a small amount so you can buy the smallest bottle available.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

• 1/2 Gallon Apple Cider
• 1 quart Cranberry Juice
• 1/2 tablespoon Aromatic Bitters
• 1/2 tablespoon allspice
• 1 orange with whole cloves
• 1 cup rum

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 

• 6 quart slow cooker or large pot

HOW TO MAKE HOT CIDER WASSAIL

This recipe uses a Pomander Ball, which is a fancy term for an orange with whole cloves poked into the skin. You can make the cloves into a beautiful pattern or decoration or you can just shove them in the peel. The result and aroma will be the same either way!

• Poke whole cloves into an orange
• Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except rum
• Heat on high for 2 hours or until warm
• Add rum prior to serving

MORE HOT DRINK RECIPES TO TRY

Cinnamon White Cocoa

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This recipe is sponsored by the Glass Barn, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Referral links were used in this post.