This simple recipe for Wassail Punch is a warm, family-friendly holiday beverage my family has enjoyed for years.
This non-alcoholic punch is served piping hot in mugs, making it perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Ingredients needed:
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- One 12-ounce can frozen tropical punch concentrate
- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 7 cups water
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- One 46-ounce can pineapple juice
How to make Wassail Punch:
Follow these simple steps to prepare a batch of warm wassail for your guests.
1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the cranberry juice, frozen punch concentrate, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Place the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and whole allspice in a cheesecloth bag or spice infuser. Add the spice bag to the boiling liquid, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove and discard the spice bag.
3. Just before serving, stir in the pineapple juice. Ladle the punch into mugs and serve hot.
If you need to keep the punch warm for a party, transfer it to a slow cooker set to the warm setting. Enjoy!
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Wassail Punch
By Lori Lange
This simple recipe makes a perfect holiday drink that my family has been enjoying for years.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- One 12-ounce can frozen tropical punch concentrate
- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 7 cups water
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- One 46-ounce can pineapple juice
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the cranberry juice, frozen punch concentrate, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to a boil.
- Place the cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, and whole cloves in a cheesecloth bag or spice infuser. Add to the liquid and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove and discard the spice bag.
- Just before serving, stir in the pineapple juice. Pour into mugs and serve hot.
Notes
Keep the punch warm in a slow cooker on the warm setting for easy serving during parties.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 124 kcal • Carbohydrates: 31 g • Protein: 1 g • Fat: 1 g • Sugar: 27 g • Sodium: 9 mg • Potassium: 271 mg • Vitamin C: 42 mg
Nutrition information is an approximation.