Wassail Punch Recipe

Wassail Punch Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 2 quarts

• 3 cinnamon sticks, broken into thirds
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 quart apple juice
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 (16-ounce) bottle ale
• 1/4 cup sherry or rum (optional)
• 1 orange, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Method

1. Enclose the cinnamon and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie it with kitchen twine
2. Set aside
3. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and apple juice and stir over medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar
4. Add the cranberry juice, lemon juice, ale and spice bag
5. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until hot, about 5 minutes
6. Before serving, remove and discard the spice bag and add the sherry, if using
7. Garnish with orange slices and serve immediately

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