Pastor's Wassail Recipe

Transport yourself to a Civil War-era holiday celebration with this enchanting Pastor's Wassail recipe! Unlike typical warm drinks, this unique blend is subtly warming and refreshingly delicious, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Originating from an antique cookbook, this wassail is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with a toast of "wass hael" – meaning "to be whole" or "be well" – for a truly authentic experience. A must-try for holiday parties!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 347.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pastor's Wassail

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How to Make Pastor's Wassail

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the cinnamon to infuse the syrup.
  4. Carefully remove cinnamon sticks using tongs or a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  5. Add 4 cups of apple cider, 1/4 cup apple juice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional) to the saucepan.
  6. Gently heat until very warm. Do not boil!
  7. Strain the mixture (optional, for a smoother consistency).
  8. Stir in the cinnamon-infused syrup.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g