Cranberry Wassail

​Traditionally, wassail was an old English drink of spiced ale or mulled wine served especially on Christmas Eve and Twelfth-night. This wassail recipe is non-alcoholic and kept warm in a crock pot. It's easy to make and always a hit at our parties.

Servings: 20  Serving size: 8 oz  Preparation time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients
1 quart hot black tea
*1 quart cranberry juice
1 quart apple cider
3 cups orange juice
1 can frozen lemonade 
​   concentrate
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
3 pieces cinnamon stick
12 whole cloves
3 orange slices

*I stay away from cranberry cocktail
​because it uses so much corn syrup.

Directions
1. Steep tea bags until tea is medium strength.
​2. Combine ingredients in a large pot (I use a crock pot), placing cloves in a tea ball. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove spices.
4. When ready to serve, float orange slices on top. 

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Good cooking to you! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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