Warm Holiday Wassail
This traditional holiday wassail gets a luxurious upgrade with our premium Winter Spice Extract. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this aromatic mulled cider fills your home with the scents of the season.
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons VanillaPura Winter Spice Extract
- 2 cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
- 1 orange, sliced
- Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or slow cooker, combine apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup until dissolved.
- Add the Winter Spice Extract and stir well to incorporate all the warm spices.
- Add cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
- Heat on low for 30-45 minutes (or on low in slow cooker for 2-3 hours) until fragrant and steaming. Do not boil.
- Serve warm in mugs, garnished with an orange slice and fresh cranberries if desired.
Tips
Make it festive: Float apple slices and star anise in the pot for beautiful presentation.
Adjust sweetness: Start with less honey and add more to taste.
Keep warm: Transfer to a slow cooker on the warm setting for parties.
Spike it (optional): Add a splash of rum, brandy, or bourbon for an adult version.
Why Winter Spice Extract?
Our Winter Spice Extract delivers the perfect blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla in one convenient bottle. Just a couple teaspoons infuses your wassail with deep, complex flavor without the need for multiple whole spices. It's the secret to effortless holiday entertaining.
Serves 10-12 | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 30-45 minutes
