Wassail
12-17-2013, 06:32 PM
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Wassail
I never knew what Wassail was until I saw this; sounds good. http://12tomatoes.com/2013/12/holida...g-wassail.html
12-17-2013, 07:39 PM
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Actually, the toast part is right, but the cider part is not completely correct. Wassail is a traditional English custom that originally involves ale, or beer; which is England's national drink (besides tea, which came much later). Cider drinking came about only within certain counties in the southwest. It's an offering to the Spirit of the Apple Trees or God to ensure a good harvest the next year. It is ancient in origin. Nowadays, people make it with almost any alcoholic drink. It is good, however.
12-18-2013, 02:20 PM
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Wassail
Originally Posted by hopflower
Actually, the toast part is right, but the cider part is not completely correct. Wassail is a traditional English custom that originally involves ale, or beer; which is England's national drink (besides tea, which came much later). Cider drinking came about only within certain counties in the southwest. It's an offering to the Spirit of the Apple Trees or God to ensure a good harvest the next year. It is ancient in origin. Nowadays, people make it with almost any alcoholic drink. It is good, however.
1 gallon Apple cider or juice
1 quart plus 1 cup Orange Juice
1 quart Pineapple juice
1 cup sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
24 while cloves
Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
Refrigerate and Reheat. Can be frozen.
