Wassail Bowl

2 quarts apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/3 cups lemon juice
6 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves
12 whole allspice
1-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 fifths dry sherry

Combine juices, sugar and spices in pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove spices and add sherry. Heat until just below boiling. Fill a punchbowl with boiling water. Let stand one minute, then empty. Fill punchbowl with spiced wine. Garnish wasail bowl with orange or lemon slices, studded with cloves.


Back to Appetizers and Beverages
Back to Table of Contents