Rittenhouse Inn Wassail Punch
A warming winter punch combining fresh apple cider, cranberry juice, and bourbon with traditional mulling spices. This festive wassail is garnished with nutmeg and cinnamon for a classic holiday drink.
10 servings
45 min
Ingredients
- •12 whole whole cloves
- •6 whole whole allspice
- •½ inch fresh ginger root
- •3 whole cinnamon sticks
- •12 whole whole white peppercorns
- •1 gallon fresh apple cider
- •6 ounces cranberry juice
- •¾ cup light brown sugar
- •11 ounces bourbon
- •1 set cheesecloth and string
- •10 pieces mugs
- •10 servings nutmeg and cinnamon garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
To make the wassail, wrap the cloves, allspice, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string. Combine the cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, and spice bag in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
40 min
- 2.
For each serving, put one ounce of the bourbon into a mug and fill it with hot Wassail. Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.
5 min