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hot spiced cider bourbon served garnished mugs

Wassail Recipe

Wassail is a warm, spiced cider with deep roots in English tradition, often enjoyed during the holidays to spread cheer and good health. With its blend of apples, citrus, and cozy spices like cinnamon and cloves, it’s the perfect drink to warm up winter nights.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • ½ inch nub of fresh ginger peeled and grated or finely minced
  • 2 lemons sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 star anise
  • ½ vanilla bean
  • Bourbon

Instructions

  • Combine all nonalcoholic ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes (or up to an hour for deeper flavor).
    hot spiced cider bourbon simmering on stovetop
  • Measure bourbon into mugs using a jigger or shot glass.
    hot spiced cider bourbon measuring bourbon mugs
  • Pour the hot spiced cider into the mugs.
    hot spiced cider bourbon pouring into mugs
  • Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise, lemon slices, or thinly sliced red apple. Enjoy!
    hot spiced cider bourbon garnishing with cinnamon star anise

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 200mg