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Non-alcoholic Punch or Party Drink Any Glass 9 ingredients

Recipe

  • 1 gal Juice (Apple) (or Cider)
  • 2 Orange
  • 2 Lemon
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 tblsp Cloves
  • 1 tblsp Allspice
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon
  • 1 qt Water
  • 1 cup Sugar

Instructions

Heat the Water to boiling. Cut the Lemons and Oranges (and Lime if using) in half and squeeze the Juice into a separate bowl to save, throw the skins and pulp into the boiling Water. Add spices and simmer for one hour. Remove the Cinnamon sticks and a few cloves and allspice and save to one side. Using a slotted spoon or strainer remove the citrus peels and pulp and the remaining spices. Return the Cinnamon sticks and saved spices to the Water. Add the Juice (Apple) or Cider and return to heat. When boiling remove from heat and add the citrus Juice and Sugar. Simmer very lightly for another 10 minutes and serve. Delicious!

About Wassail #1

Wassail is a traditional holiday beverage with roots in medieval England, often associated with Yuletide celebrations and the practice of wassailing, which involved singing and drinking to the health of trees and people. The term "wassail" is derived from the Old Norse phrase "ves heill," meaning "be healthy." Originally, wassail was more of a mulled ale or mead, but over time, it evolved into a warm, spiced punch made with apple cider or juice, which is popular today.

This particular Wassail recipe is a fragrant and warming punch that combines the sweet and tart flavors of apple juice or cider with fresh citrus from oranges, lemons, and lime. The aromatic spices of cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks infuse the drink with a warm, inviting scent and flavor. A quart of water helps balance the intensity of the spices, while a cup of sugar adds a touch of sweetness, bringing all the flavors together. Wassail is typically served hot, making it a comforting and festive drink perfect for gatherings during the colder months.

This punch or party drink is non-alcoholic. Best served in a Any Glass, though any glass works!

Feel free to get creative with substitutions — try different fruit types, sugar substitutes, or liquor brands. Crafting cocktails should be fun!

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This drink uses 9 core ingredients. Click any ingredient to find more drinks featuring it:

  1. Apple Juice
  2. Orange(s)
  3. Lemon(s)
  4. Lime(s)
  5. Cloves
  6. Allspice
  7. Cinnamon
  8. Water
  9. Sugar

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