Wassail Punch

This traditional German Christmas punch dates back to the 1800s. It was offered to carolers as they toured home to home.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves

  • 6 cinnamon sticks

  • 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

  • 3 ¾ cups white sugar

  • 2 quarts water

  • 2 quarts orange juice

  • 2 cups lemon juice

  • 1 gallon apple cider


Directions

  • Step 1

    Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.

  • Step 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.

  • Step 3

    Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.

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