WASSAIL | Hot MULLED CIDER | DIY Christmas Beverage

WASSAIL...comes for the Anglo-Saxon phrase meaning 'Good Health'. Made with fresh apple cider, pineapple juice, lemon juice, orange slices, honey, and nutmeg!! Recipe below...

WASSAIL

(Serves 12)

• 4-6 cinnamon sticks, extra to garnish drinks (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 (48-ounce) can pineapple juice, unsweetened
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 6 cups Apple Cider
• 2 oranges sliced, extra to garnish drinks (optional)

1. In a large sauce pan, over medium-high heat, add apple cider and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add pineapple juice, orange slices, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg, and honey. Bring to a gentle boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
3. Serve in your favorite mugs or coffee cups. Garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick, optional.

TIPS: Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 3 days.

~~~ENJOY your fresh homemade WASSAIL~~~