Spiced Apple Wassail

This warm and fragrant Cider Wassail recipe is a delightful throwback to Elizabethan times, traditionally made with a blend of pale ale, apple cider, and a medley of aromatic spices. The combination of sweet apple cider and tangy ale, infused with hints of brown sugar and zesty citrus, creates a comforting and invigorating beverage perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.

Spiced Apple Wassail

A warm and fragrant blend of pale ale, apple cider, and aromatic spices, creating a comforting and invigorating beverage perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pale ale
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • Juice from 2 lemons
  • 1/4-inch piece peeled ginger root, sliced
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Combine the ale, cider, brown sugar, lemon zest and juice, ginger, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a large pot over low heat.
  2. Stir occasionally and heat for about 30 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
  3. Strain the mixture, discarding the solids.
  4. Divide the warm beverage into mugs and serve, optionally garnishing with a cinnamon stick.