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Wassail

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 11/21/22Updated: 2/02/24

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two cups of wassail

Wassail is the perfect holiday drink and making it in the slow cooker makes it so easy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This wassail recipe is alcohol free, so friends and family of all ages can enjoy it together. This recipe is full of flavor and has the perfect balance of sweet and spice.  No flavor is too overwhelming and it completely tastes like the holidays. The perfect holiday drink for your next gathering.

The most wonderful thing about it is that it’s prepared in the slow cooker and lasts for a few days.  How perfect would this be for all your holiday get-togethers?!  You just add everything in and turn it on.  It only takes a few hours and gets better over time.  This could even be made the night before!

Ingredients

  • Apple Juice
  • Orange Juice
  • Cranberry Juice
  • Lemon Juice
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Orange,  Thinly Sliced
  • Fresh Cranberries
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Whole Cloves

How to Make Wassail

In the Crock Pot

  • Combine ingredients into a large slow cooker and gently stir to mix.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours before serving or cook overnight and keep it on warm until ready to serve.

On the Stove Top

  • Combine ingredients in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer on medium low for 30-45 minutes.

Everything can be purchased ahead of time and makes your house smell amazing as it warms up.  A total added bonus as well!

Check out more holiday drinks recipes:

  • Eggnog
  • Peppermint Eggnog
  • Cider Hot Chocolate

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4.74 from 15 votes

Wassail Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious wassail, perfect for celebrating the holidays, that can be made in a slow cooker or on your stove top.
serves: 12 servings
Prep:5 minutes minutes
Cook:6 hours hours
0 minutes minutes
Total:6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 Quart Apple Juice
  • 1 Quart Orange Juice
  • 2 Cups Cranberry Juice
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Orange Thinly Sliced
  • 2 Cup Fresh Cranberries
  • 3-4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 tsp Whole Cloves

Instructions

Crock Pot Directions

  • Place ingredients nto a large slow cooker and gently stir to mix.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours before serving or cook overnight and keep it on warm until ready to serve.

Stove Top Directions

  • Place ingredients into a large pot and gently stir to mix.
  • Bring wassail to a boil and then simmer on medium low heat for 30-45 minutes.

Tips & Notes:

Recipe shared by Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle. 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 6mg Potassium: 308mg (9%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 25g (28%) Vitamin A: 211IU (4%) Vitamin C: 53mg (64%) Calcium: 36mg (4%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Beverage
Cuisine:American
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  1. Bhajan says

    Posted on 11/21 at 8:49 pm

    I love the smell of it and the taste. It really tastes like the holidays

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/4 at 5:32 pm

      I totally agree! Nothing beats the smell of it simmering away.

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