Wassail  Ingredients:       1 pint fresh apple cider    1 bottle  dry sherry       1 bottle  1 bottle Madeira    1 tbs  freshly ground nutmeg       1 tbs  whole cloves    1-2  cinnamon sticks       1 tbs  ground allspice    2 cup powdered sugar       1 cup brandy

Preparation:

Melt brandy and sugar in a saucepan by boiling it together for 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients and bring to a simmer. Add brandy mixture to cider mixture and combine. Bring to a strong simmer. Serve warm or let cool and reheat before service. My guess based on comments on Epicurious and past drink-making experience is that this gets better with age as the flavors combine. Serve with a cinnamon stick or a thin apple slice soaked in lemon juice as a garnish.

Categories:  Alcoholic drinks

Estimated Serving:  10

Estimated preparation time:  25 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2009/12/10