Slow Cooker Wassail
This traditional holiday drink combines warm spices, citrus, and apple cider, creating a classic cozy flavor that’s perfect for sipping during cold winter nights or serving at holiday gatherings. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare and keep warm throughout your event, filling your home with festive scents.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 97kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 12 whole cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks whole
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients—apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and nutmeg—into your slow cooker.
- Stir the ingredients well to combine. Cover the slow cooker and set it to Low.
- Let the wassail simmer for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more developed the flavors will be.
- Keep the slow cooker on Low or Warm to serve the wassail throughout your gathering. Ladle into mugs and enjoy!
Notes
You can prepare the wassail the night before by mixing the ingredients and refrigerating them, then starting the slow cooker in the morning for a stress-free holiday.
Add more spices like star anise or cardamom for a unique twist.
For a grown-up version, offer a splash of brandy, whiskey, or rum on the side so guests can spike their own mugs.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg
