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Wassail

Wassail

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir apple cider, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, and pineapple juice together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  3. 3 Place cinnamon and cloves in a tea ball; add to apple cider mixture. Simmer until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve with a large ladle.

By Sara P

Cranberry Wassail

Cranberry Wassail

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan or pot, combine cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices, cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice.

By Miss Blurton

Apple-Ginger Tea

Apple-Ginger Tea

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider and ginger in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Place tea bag in a mug. Pour boiling cider into the mug, straining out the ginger slices. Steep for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove tea bag.

By Alison

Creamy Apple Cider Float

Creamy Apple Cider Float

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat apple cider and mulling spices in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and steep until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Divide cider between 12 mugs and add a scoop of ice cream to each mug.

By Rebecca Mustard

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, cranberry juice, lemon slices, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Use a slotted spoon to remove lemon slices, cinnamon, and cloves. Serve hot.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Instant Pot Mulled Cider

Instant Pot Mulled Cider

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove orange peels with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut oranges into slices.
  2. 2 Place orange peels and slices in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add apple cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove spices and orange peel with a slotted spoon and discard.
  4. 4 Serve mulled cider warm and garnish mugs with orange slices.

By RainbowJewels

Sparkling Apple Cider Mimosa

Sparkling Apple Cider Mimosa

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add sugar and pumpkin spice seasoning to a bowl; mix.
  2. 2 Dip champagne flute rims in water, then season each rim with sugar and pumpkin spice mixture.
  3. 3 Add 1/2 cup of Domaine Ste. Michelle to each glass. Fill the rest of the glass with apple cider.

By Chateau Ste Michelle

Wizarding World Pumpkin Juice #2

Wizarding World Pumpkin Juice #2

3.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir 3 cups apple cider, ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove saucepan from heat and immediately stir brown sugar and honey into the cider mixture until dissolved into the liquid.
  3. 3 Pour the liquid into a wide glass dish and refrigerate until chilled completely, at least 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix the chilled apple cider mixture with the remaining apple cider and the pumpkin puree in a large pitcher; stir until the puree dissolves into the liquid.

By KitchenWitch

Easy Apple Cider

Easy Apple Cider

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Place allspice and cloves onto the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth.
  4. 4 Gather edges of the cheesecloth together and tie to secure; place in the slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar. Cook on High, covered, until mixture is steaming and sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to Low and keep warm.

By JANE MN

Mikael's Wassal

Mikael's Wassal

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the pineapple juice, cranberry juice and apple cider into a large pot. Heat until almost boiling, then stir in the red hot candies. Continue stirring until they dissolve so that they do not end up stuck to the bottom of the pot. Set the heat to low, and let it simmer all day if you like. Ladle into glasses or cups, and dust with cinnamon before serving.

By Heather M Howard

Hot Caramel Apple Cider

Hot Caramel Apple Cider

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/4 cup cream and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture starts to boil. Raise heat to medium-high and stir in apple cider and water. Cook until mixture starts to simmer, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat 1/2 cup cream and 1 tablespoon brown sugar together in a bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipping cream will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak.
  3. 3 Pour cider into mugs and top with caramel whipped cream.

By cookincrazy:)

Christmas Wassail

Christmas Wassail

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour apple cider, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a stockpot. Place orange slices, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves in a muslin pouch or directly into the apple cider mixture. Bring apple cider mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove orange slices and spices before serving.

By JP

Apple Pie in a Jar Drink

Apple Pie in a Jar Drink

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 9 (quart-sized) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until drink mix is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider, apple juice, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Off heat, discard cinnamon sticks. Cool mixture to room temperature, about 4 hours; stir in grain alcohol.
  3. 3 Pour drink mix into sterilized canning jars. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

By Cathy Nelson Reinert

Instant Pot® Mulled Apple Cider

Instant Pot® Mulled Apple Cider

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 Ladle mulled cider into cups and sweeten with honey. Garnish with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

By Bibi

Apple Pie Liquor

Apple Pie Liquor

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water, apple cider, apple juice concentrate, white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir grain alcohol into mixture until evenly combined. Cool apple pie liquor completely. Pour apple pie liquor and 1 cinnamon stick into a jar or container.

By Doc_Holliday

Apple Pie Mixed Drinks

Apple Pie Mixed Drinks

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring apple cider, apple juice, and sugar to a boil in a large pot over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Divide juice mixture evenly into the bottles. Add a cinnamon stick to each bottle.
  2. 2 Divide alcohol into the bottles and allow mixture to cool; seal and store in a cool dry place.

By bgfoot05

Old Virginia Wassail Cider

Old Virginia Wassail Cider

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.

By Charlene Luzum

Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider and ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping in a 4-quart slow cooker until smooth; cover the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or on High for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, salt, and apple pie spice in a small shallow bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping to a small saucer.
  4. 4 Moisten rims of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses in caramel topping, then dip into spice mixture.
  5. 5 Ladle hot cider into the prepared mugs; add 3 tablespoons spiced rum to each mug and garnish each with a cinnamon stick.

By Juliana Hale

Vanilla Apple Pie Moonshine

Vanilla Apple Pie Moonshine

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple juice, apple cider, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, and cloves together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sugars are dissolved, about 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Stir grain alcohol and vodka into apple juice mixture. Remove cinnamon sticks and set aside. Pour moonshine into bottles; add 1 cinnamon stick per bottle and seal. Store moonshine in refrigerator.

By jtappan

Homemade Hot Apple Cider

Homemade Hot Apple Cider

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
  2. 2 Enclose cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and lemon peel in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Add to the saucepan.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat until cider is hot, but not boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from heat; discard spice bundle.
  5. 5 Ladle cider into mugs, adding cinnamon sticks to each, if desired.

By Jackie

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring cider and maple syrup just to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags, ginger, and cardamom. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and spices. Stir in bourbon and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Transfer to a warmed 32- to 40-ounce thermos.

By Juliana Hale

Wassail Punch I

Wassail Punch I

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.

By Leslie

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan.
  2. 2 Wrap cinnamon, lemon zest, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth; secure with kitchen twine. Add to cider mixture.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard spice bundle; stir in rum and butterscotch schnapps. Serve warm in mugs.

By KerriJ