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No. 06 of 12 · Fri Dec 11

Wassail

It's not just a song.

Batch it for a party

Classic

The classic Wassail

About 170 calories

  • 4 oz brown ale
  • 3 oz apple cider
  • ½ oz brandy
  • ¼ oz honey
  • Roasted apple, cinnamon, clove
  1. Roast a halved apple until soft.
  2. Warm ale, cider, honey and spices.
  3. Add brandy and roasted apple.

Modern twist

Pear-Bourbon Wassail

About 175 calories

  • 4 oz brown ale
  • 3 oz pear juice
  • ½ oz bourbon
  • ¼ oz honey
  • Rosemary sprig, star anise
  1. Warm ale, pear, honey and spices.
  2. Hold steaming, 10 min.
  3. Add bourbon and fresh rosemary.

Zero-proof

Orchard Wassail

About 95 calories · 0% ABV

  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 2 oz roasted barley tea
  • ¼ oz honey
  • Roasted apple, cinnamon, clove
  1. Brew barley tea strong.
  2. Warm with cider, honey and spices.
  3. Float the roasted apple.

Calories are rough per-drink estimates. Please drink responsibly, and only if you are of legal drinking age.