How to make WASSAIL a traditional Christmas drink

Wassail originally was not a drink, but a practice of Christmas carroling. In England carrolers would bring along cups and as they sang before the homes of well to do neighbors, the mugs would be filled with a hot spiced ale, Most of the time there would be a roasted apple slice floating in it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 bottle burgundy or
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 2 cups sugar
• 6 baked apples

1. Gather your ingredients ,
   1 bottle burgundy or claret *
   1/2 cup water *
   1/4 teaspoon nutmeg *
   2 cloves *
   1/2 teaspoon mace *
   1/2 teaspoon ginger *
   1/2 teaspoon allspice *
   1/2 teaspoon cinnamon *
   2 cups sugar *
   6 baked apples

2. Slice & bake the apples , sprinkle a little cinnamon on each slice befroe you put them into the ovver , 350 degrees for 15 minutes

3. Heat the bottle of red wine. on a low flame in a sause pan

4. Add the spices to the water and heat for a few minutes to let out the flavor.

5. Now pour all into a punch bowl along with baked apples. Serve warm.