Wassail Punch I
Description
I was given this recipe when touring a home in our community that was presented in full period costume and celebration for the Christmas holiday. In 1821 a German settler brought to the area the first tree for decorating, presented the traditional Yule Log ceremony and offered Wassail Punch.
Ingredients
•
1 tablespoon whole cloves
•
6 cinnamon sticks
•
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
•
3 3/4 cups white sugar
•
2 quarts water
•
2 quarts orange juice
•
2 cups lemon juice
•
1 gallon apple cider
Directions
1
Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
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.