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I love fall weather. I love the crispy leaves, caramel apples, and fall fashion.  This morning, I was ecstatic to find the temperature in the 60’s as I escorted the Netflix DVD to the mailbox. I decided to celebrate by making some of my favorite homemade wassail.

 

I admit that I used to hate wassail.

That all changed a few years ago when a bank co-worker brought some for his assigned “treat day” during the holidays. Initially, I poured a cup (just to be polite) but soon found myself pouring another cup, and another, and another. Thankfully, he was willing to share his absolutely delicious recipe and I am going to share it with you. (If you are wondering what wassail is, I think its closest relative is hot cider.)

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon of water 

•  3 C. granulated sugar 

•  2 cinnamon sticks 

•  10 whole cloves 

•  8 allspice berries 

•  One 12 oz. can frozen lemonade 

•  One 12 oz. can frozen orange juice 

•  64 oz. cran-raspberry juice

1. In a large soup terrine, combine the water, sugar, and spices.  Bring to a boil.
2. Remove the spices.  Add juices to the pot and stir together. Reheat and serve. 

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to pour myself another cup.