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Are you looking for a great wassail recipe for your winter solstice of Christmas gathering? No matter how you celebrate the Yule, a traditional wassail with warm your guests and enrich your gathering. Read on to learn how to make wassail.
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Introduction
The origins of wassail go back over a thousand years. The first written use of the word was in Beowulf, and the first mention of wassail as a beverage was in Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain (1135) Traditional wassail was made from warm spiced wine or ale, and, when consumed was preceded by the toast "was hail" meaning "good health." -
Step 1: What You Need to Make Wassail
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 3 lemon slices
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 6 cups dry red wine
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup dry sherry
- 2 lemons, sliced
Step 2: How to Make Wassail
- Make a syrup by boiling the sugar, cinnamon sticks, and 3 lemon slices in ½ cup of water for 5 minutes.
- Strain the syrup, discarding the cinnamon sticks and lemon slices.
- Add the wine, fruit juices, and sherry and heat. Do not boil.
- Garnish with sliced lemon, and serve.
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