After October, it’s time to bring on the real holiday cheer: what could be better than the aromatic fragrance of a spiced and fruity Wassail wafting through the house as it simmers in the crock pot? Keep it simple for all to enjoy or add a thimble or two (or four or more) of your favorite rum, whiskey or even vodka.
Spiced Holiday Wassail
Ingredients:
1 gallon Apple Cider
4 cups orange juice
4 hibiscus tea bags
10 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into slices
1 apple, sliced into rounds
1 orange, sliced into rounds
Instructions:
Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cover.
Set on high heat and cook for 3-4 hours, until the color has darkened and the fruit is soft. Remove the tea bags and serve hot. For the adult version, add your favorite