Grandma’s Homemade Wassail Recipe: Easy and Delicious

Grandma’s Homemade Wassail Recipe is the most amazing hot wassail drink ever! I have fond memories of my Grandma making this every winter. The aroma wafts through your home making it smell like you’ve baked with cinnamon for days. I really can’t have a Christmas party without it. What’s even better is that it is easy to make, I promise this wassail will soon be a cherished holiday recipe in your house! If you are looking for an easy and delicious drink for your next get together, this is it.

This may not be a traditional English Wassail Recipe, but it is the one that I grew up on and have loved for years. The flavors that I love are all there. And the smell is divine.

This recipe is non-alcholic and kid friendly. The perfect drink for your next family get together. With Apple Cider, Orange juice and amazing spices, this will surely become one of your family favorite recipes too.

What you’ll need to make Grandma’s Homemade Wassail Recipe:

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• 8 c. Apple Cider, not Apple Juice
• 2 c. Orange Juice
• ½ c. Lemon Juice
• 4 Whole Cinnamon Sticks
• 12 Whole Cloves, or 1 t. Ground Cloves
• ¼ t. Ground Ginger 
• ¼ t. Ground Nutmeg
• Cute serving mugs
• Large pot
• Punch Bowl

This recipe will yeild 8 mugs of Wassail.

How to Make Grandma’s Homemade Wassail Recipe:

Step 1:

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to simmer over medium-low heat.

Step 2:

Reduce heat and continue simmering for 45 minutes.

This is the point where your house will start to smell amazing! I love this smell so much!

Step 3:

After it has been simmering for 45 minutes, it is now ready to serve.

Ladle from a punch bowl into cute mugs and enjoy! 

Once Grandma’s Homemade Wassail is served, it will warm you and your guests from the inside out.

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