Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2005

I threw a holiday party last year and we made Wassail and Hot Chocolate. They were both a big hit. We left the alcohol on the side so that people could add their own and it worked out great.

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teachertmb

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2005

This is an awesome recipe. We, too, used real ginger. That really does make a difference I think. And then we added a quart of Spiced Rum in place of one quart of apple juice. Man, let me tell you. We were HAMMERED! It was great! Thanks Bea!

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Frazynut

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2005

I love how this recipe doesn't require any sugar and uses only juice and spices. I had everything on hand, and I even used a chunk of peeled, fresh ginger instead of the dried. I made it Sunday morning (in the crockpot) and we had it after dinner when we got home from church. Very yummy!

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What a Dish!

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2005

Always good at Holiday time! It makes the kitchen smell wonderful.

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Natalie E

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2005

excellent

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CATHERINEMCCREIGHT

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2004

I thought the recipe needed a little more zip. I added 1/4 cup red hots replaced 1 quart of apple juice for 1 quart red grapefruit juice

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SMITHPAKC

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2004

I followed the original recipe and did find it a little tart (as others have noted), but after adding a little extra apple cider, it was great! I made it at 8am for a party that night, and it got a lot of compliments!

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SHAY0315

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2004

This is wassail the way it should be--tart, spicy, and not overly sweet. I did end up using less lemon juice because it was a little TOO tart for even me; however, I was using the bottled stuff which might have had something to do with it. Also, if the 8+ hour time frame is a turn-off for some, it can be made on the stovetop. I let it simmer for about 45 minutes and it tasted just as good.

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SHARYLMB

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2004

Very good. I didn't know what it was suppose to taste like but everyone enjoyed it. I had some spiced rum on the side for those who wanted to 'kick-it-up' a bit. And, I did add some cranberry juice. I loved the one reviewers suggestion of a cloved decorated orange. It really looked festive as well as being functional (no cheesecloth needed). Thanks!

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Jennifer : )

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Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2004

Everyone loved it at my Christmas party!

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beth

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2004

Not quite what I was hoping for. I love hot spiced drinks but this is not one that I will be making again. It smells good but the flavor just isn't there.

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JODIWOOD

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2003

Great smell through out the house. Not too good on the flavor though.

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TGJPARKER

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2003

I cooked this all night for Christmas morn...everyone enjoyed it very much.

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Vanessa

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Living In: Bossier City, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2003

I don't like Wassail, but I thought this punch was really good. Everyone else liked it too. Super easy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll use this again.

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TAMMY ADKINS

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2003

I also add 2 cups of cranberry juice to make it a little tart. Delicious.

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2003

Made it exactly by the recipe, without even tasting, because it looked easy- all the party guests raved about it!

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2003

I make this yesterday for a ornament exchange...it was a hit! It was super easy to make & tasted & smelled wonderful! The only thing I would do the next time I make it would put cloves in cheesecloth or tea strainer.

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FOSSIE

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2003

This is a pretty good punch but was a little to strong for me. Next time I will add a cup or 2 of water. Has flavor is good and has just the right amount of spice.

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2002

Excellent! Now it will become our holiday tradition! Easy to make and had most of the ingredients at hand. Smells wonderful!

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AlohaGirl72

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2002

I stuck about 20 cloves into a whole orange and put that into the punch instead of just tossing them in. This is delicious, very simple to prepare and makes the whole kitchen smell wonderful!

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