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Wassail

An old English Christmas drink.

LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves6

Ingredients

  • 1000 mlCider
  • 250 mlOrange juice
  • 60 mlBrandy (optional)
  • 2Cinnamon stick
  • 6Cloves
  • 1Orange
  • 3 tbspHoney
  • 1 sliceGinger

Plus ice (not for hot drinks).

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Saucepan

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Wassail

  1. Slice the orange and push the cloves into it.
  2. Put everything except the brandy in a pot and warm gently for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in the brandy and serve in mugs.

Garnish: Orange slices

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