Wassail Bowl Punch Recipes

RITTENHOUSE INN WASSAIL PUNCH

Steps:

• To make the wassail, wrap the cloves, allspice, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string. Combine the cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, and spice bag in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• For each serving, put one ounce of the bourbon into a mug and fill it with hot Wassail. Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

WASSAIL PUNCH I

Steps:

• Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.

WASSAIL PUNCH

Steps:

• In a slow-cooker or a large pot over low heat, combine apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. Season with cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer. If using a slow cooker, allow to simmer all day. Serve hot.

WASSAIL BOWL PUNCH

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to slow cooker. , Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until punch begins to boil. Discard spice bag. Serve warm.

WASSAIL BOWL

Steps:

• Combine liquids in coffee percolator.
• Place sugar and spices in brew basket.
• Perk as you would coffee.
• Serve hot.

WASSAIL BOWL

Steps:

• Place cinnamon and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place apple cider, juices, sugar and bitters in a large saucepan. Add orange slices and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until punch reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag. Stir in rum.

WASSAIL

Steps:

• Core the apples and fill each with a teaspoon of brown sugar. Place in a baking pan and cover the bottom with 1/8-inch of water. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until tender. Combine the sherry or Madeira, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon, sugar and water in a large, heavy saucepan and heat without letting the mixture come to a boil. Leave on very low heat. Beat the egg yolks until light and lemon-colored. Beat the whites until stiff and fold them into the yolks. Strain the wine mixture and add gradually to the eggs, stirring constantly. Add the brandy. Pour into a metal punch bowl, float the apples on top and serve in 8-ounce mugs.

WASSAIL PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine hot tea and sugar in large Dutch oven. Stir in juices.
• Add cinnamon sticks and 12 whole cloves.
• Boil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Stud orange slices with cloves. Pour Wassail into punch bowl and float orange slices on top.
• Serve at room temperature.