Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2009

YUM. My husband said it was better than his mom's!

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Reviewed: May 6, 2009

My husband and I thought this came out really well. Simple to make and extremely sweet.

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Merrique

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

I make this every Thanksgiving and have never had any left over. Lots of folks like to "spike" with a little spiced rum.

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

I made this following the exact ingredients on the list in their exact measurements. I was very pleased with the way it came out - I didn't think it was too tart at all! The trick is making sure it has thoroughly cooked itself for awhile. I had to make mine on the stovetop for a shorter amount of time than was listed. It simmered there for a few hours and the flavors mixed well when it had been cooking for awhile longer. This is so easy to make I will be doing it again, and yes it smelled wonderful!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008

Have tried several Wassail recipes over the years but this one really stands out. Even my teenagers enjoyed this one and kept going back for more. I doubled the recipe. I used pasteurized, unfiltered cider. I juiced lemons for the required juice, did not use prepared. I used a premium, no pulp orange juice. Mixed it all up, floated a clove studded orange in it and simmered it until it had reduced about 1/2 inch from where I had started in a 6 quart kettle. Just before serving I added honey to sweeten it up a bit.

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PARROTT_HEAD

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008

I was a little skeptical about making this since I had never tried to make wassail before. This was a big hit at my Christmas party. It was totally gone by the end of the night. Adding red hot candies to it really adds a special touch, so I highly recommend doing that too. This was very easy and I will make it again!

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

This was definitely delicious. I used a package of mulled spices from the grocery store and just put in cider and orange juice. I let them sit in the crock pot for about 6 hours on low and then turned it up to high for the last 30 or so minutes. I strained the wassail and put a little bit of spiced rum in the bottom of the mugs- so so yummy, and the whole house smelled amazing. Thank you for a great recipe!

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Abby

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2008

This tastes good and can be made with or without spirits. I added some Burgundy to it and it added a wonderful complex flavor to it.

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JAYBALL

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Home Town: Collinsville, Illinois, USA

Living In: Troy, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

It was easy to make, good, but not fabulous.

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KLS

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2007

Loved this recipe! I am a huge fan of apple cider, and I loved how these flavors came together and complemented each other! I will be making this again for my New Year's Day brunch! (... as well as for when I just want to curl up with a good book and a lovely seasonal beverage!)

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ELENA1679

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Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Frisco, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2007

Very good. My sister makes this during the holidays and it is wonderful.

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Cindy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2007

It was good, but too much citrus for us, so we ended up adding brown sugar and an extra quart of apple juice to balance it out. A good base besides that though.

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Nat

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2007

This is very good! I cut the lemon juice in half and added a bit more cider than called for. Love this stuff around the holidays. You can even just put it in a crockpot to simmer all day.

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Emily

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Living In: New Bloomfield, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2007

Got rave reviews from everyone! I did add 1/4 cup brown sugar and instead of the spices, I just used a mulling spice mixture and simmered for 45 minutes. It was so good! I'll definitely make again.

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REBEKAHMO

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Springdale, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Hampton, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2007

I classic recipe everyone should use at Christmas. What an aroma!

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2006

We have a friend who introduced us to Wassail a few years ago - and it has grown on me! It's become a new festive favorite for my son and I. I resized this for 6 - added additional cider, decreased the lemon and added a cup of cranberry sauce as other reviewers suggested. I would make this again!

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Home Town: Elmira Heights, New York, USA

Living In: Ellijay, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2006

Very Good! For an adult beverage version I added some Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum, which makes it a fab New Year's Open House drink. I didn't have whole cloves, but will be sticking them in an orange when I get some. Easy and very tasty.

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HAV2SING

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Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006

I love this recipe! This is the third year I am using this recipe on Christmas morning, and for many parties. It has a wonderful flavor, and does not leave any aftertaste.

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006

Absolutely delicious! I didn't use quite as much lemon juice as the recipe called for (I used maybe 1/4 cup of fresh squeezed juice), and it still turned out great.

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JenniJ3333

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Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Living In: Augusta, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2006

I've served this at a holiday party for two years and a row and I have gotten rave reviews both times. It tastes GREAT and leaves the home smelling like the holidays!

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