Wassail

(England)

1 gal. apple cider

1 qt. orange juice (pure)

1 c. lemon juice

1 qt. pineapple juice

24 whole cloves

4 sticks cinnamon

1 c. sugar

Wassail Tradition

Wassailing is a Twelfth Night tradition that has been practised in Britain for centuries. It has its roots in a pagan custom of visiting orchards to sing to the trees and spirits in the hope of ensuring a good harvest the following season. During the visit a communal wassail bowl – filled with a warm spiced cider, perry or ale – would be shared amongst revellers.