Wassail
A complex and aromatic Wassail featuring premium ingredients and a slow infusion process. This version is designed for a sophisticated palate.
1 gallon
Heirloom Apple Cider
1 cup
Blood Orange Juice-freshly squeezed
1/2 cup
Pomegranate Juice
4
Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
1 tbsp
Whole Cloves
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A complex and aromatic Wassail featuring premium ingredients and a slow infusion process. This version is designed for a sophisticated palate.
Instructions
- Combine all Base ingredients, Spices, and Citrus in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
- Bring to a very gentle simmer over low heat. Maintain a very low simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and allow to steep, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Strain the Wassail through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- Stir in Maple Syrup and Calvados.
- Ladle into warmed mugs and garnish with Blood Orange Slices and Star Anise.
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1 gallon
3.8 L
Heirloom Apple Cider
-
1 cup
240 mL
Blood Orange Juice-freshly squeezed
-
1/2 cup
120 mL
Pomegranate Juice
-
4
4
Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Whole Cloves
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Nutmeg-freshly grated
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Allspice Berries-cracked
-
3
3
Star Anise
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Cardamom Pods-crushed
-
1
1
Blood Orange-peel, strips
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1
1
Lemon-peel, strips
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1/4 cup
60 mL
Calvados
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Maple Syrup-Grade A Dark Robust
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Blood Orange Slices
As needed
-
Star Anise
As needed
Equipment
- Large, Heavy-Bottomed Pot
- Ladle
- Mugs
- Zester
- Fine-Mesh Sieve
- Cheesecloth
Instructions
- Combine all Base ingredients, Spices, and Citrus in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
- Bring to a very gentle simmer over low heat. Maintain a very low simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and allow to steep, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Strain the Wassail through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- Stir in Maple Syrup and Calvados.
- Ladle into warmed mugs and garnish with Blood Orange Slices and Star Anise.
Nutrition per serving
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