Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Cooking Games – Wassail


A delicious holiday drink, Wassail (pronounced Wass-el) is a tradition in many countries already, and might become one of your favorite traditions this year. After all, cooking games aren’t just about foods – they can be about drinks, too.

To make wassail, you’ll need:

1 gallon apple cider
27 whole cloves
8 cinnamon sticks
1 quart pineapple juice
1 can (6 ounce) frozen orange juice concentrate

Grab a large cooking pot and start adding ingredients. There is no rhyme or reason to how you should add things, so just dump them all in. When you’ve added everything, set the pot on medium-low temperature over the stove. There is no need to cover it. You should stir occasionally to ensure all ingredients are blending smoothly.

Gradually the ingredients will all melt and start to mix. The rich smell of the wassail will be unbelievable, so indulge yourself in its rich smells all day as you let it simmer gently on the stove. So long as it is just resting on a warm burner, there is no overcooking the beverage. When it’s time to drink, stir well and pour into festive holiday glasses – enjoy!

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