Photo by Jill Wellington
For National Apple Cider Day I offer my Mulled Wassail recipe. Though initially styled for the holiday season in 1980, when standard coffee percolators were still standard, this hot cider punch is also easy to make in a slow cooker.
Cathy’s Mulled Wassail
2-3 qts fresh or frozen apple cider (NOT apple juice)
1 qt cranberry juice
½ tsp whole allspice
1 T whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 orange, cut in wedges, with peel
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Pour cider & cranberry juice in bottom of electric coffee percolator and put all spices and orange slices in the “basket.” Cover and perk. Or steep in a covered slow cooker on low for 2 hours, with spices and orange slices wrapped in cheesecloth. Serve hot with a cinnamon stick in each mug. Makes 2-3 quarts.
KISS Tip: This is a Family Friendly rendition, but you can easily add a favorite brandy. Let the singing begin.
