Wassail in Early 18th Century America

A special treat for Christmas Eve. Our video of making Wassail!
Wassail is both a phrase and a drink. In old Norse it means “Go in good health” and over the centuries wassail also became the name of this apple cider punch.
Our wassail uses:
2 gallons of Cider. If using sparkling cider it must be allowed to sit out to go flat.
A cup of Port
A cup of Madeira
Several orange slices
Two sticks of cinnamon
A tablespoon each of clove, mace, and nutmeg.
Finally, a cup of sugar.
Mix this all together in a pot and heat until warm and the sugar is dissolved.
Serve in a wooden bowl with some baked apples and enjoy!
Have a safe and Happy Holidays!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Love!

[@denniskubicki8194]

A great video gentlemen. Wesowy Swiat! (Polish Christmas greeting)

[@marymcwright8980]

Thank you for posting this video. When you say port what particular beverage are you referring to? Thank you so much.

[@madabbafan]

Now the cider is that as it is known in the US, so probably not alcoholic, or as it is known in the UK when it is always alcoholic?

[@thepastcomesalive2082]

I love wassail to, I have a convenient way to make it. You can buy wassail mix on line at Amazon, you can buy it in a can a carton or even packs of it in a box. I’am totally blind so that’s easy four me, all you do is poor the mix in to a cup and add water and stir and you have wassail, you can drink it hot or cold.n

[@krisjeff97]

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[@samlaine3315]

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