Wassail

Wassail is a traditional drink served during the winter holidays, including Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Twelfth Night. It is especially popular in northern European countries, where it originates.

Basic Wassail Bowl Recipe
1 gallon apple cider
4 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 t. whole allspice or several hearty shakes of powdered allspice
1 t. whole cloves
1/2 t. grated or powdered nutmeg
1 large orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced ...

Wassail - A drink of ale or wine flavored with sugar and spices, the term "wassail" is from the Norse "be in good health."
Recipe: Wassail Recipe ...

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Norse for "be in good health". Wassail is a drink made from wine or ale that is mixed with sugar and flavored with spices. Traditionally served in wassail bowl and ladled into cups.
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Wassail - is a festive drink consisting of wine (or ale) sweetened with sugar and flavored with spices. This spirited brew is traditionally served in a large "wassail bowl," garnished with small roasted apples and ladled into serving cups.

wassail - Wassail is an ancient beverage and toast coming from the time in England when the Saxon lords and ladies cried out "waes hael," meaning "Be of good health.

Wassail is an ancient British toast meaning 'to be well' and is also the punch of mulled wine garnished with roasted apples. Read More in the Curious Cooks Glossary.

This recipe is an old favourite and gives a light tasty biscuit once served with a warm Wassail cup in winter. The following quantities make about two dozen biscuits. Preheat the oven to 160c.
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See also: Spice, Apple, Drink, Ale, Spices