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Cranberry Apple Holiday Wassail

Cranberry apple wassail simmers apple cider and cranberry juice with fresh fruit and whole spices for a warmly spiced holiday drink. Strain it and serve warm straight from the pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cup apple cider
  • 4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 orange medium, sliced
  • 1 apple medium, cored and sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 tsp whole allspice berries

Method
 

  1. Combine the apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, orange, apple, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries in a 6-quart pot.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Strain out the fruit and spices.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

For a clear drink, strain thoroughly before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezing is possible, though the flavor and texture may change slightly. For a lower-sugar option, use unsweetened cranberry juice instead of cranberry juice cocktail.