Wassail - a perfect drink to celebrate the New Year!!

The last two years, my brother-in-law has brought wassail to the holidays to share, and we have became hooked!!  We love warm drinks already in our family (hot chocolate, coffee, hot tea) and now we have another hot drink to add to the list.  

Love and joy come to you,

And to you your wassail, too,

And God bless you, and send you

A Happy New Year,

And God send you a Happy New Year.

Recipe for Wassail (we actually double this and fill the crockpot for our large crew!)

Apple Cider - 1/2 gallon

Orange Juice - 2 cups

Lemon Juice - 1/2 cup

Cloves - 1 teaspoon (or 12 cloves)

Cinnamon Sticks - 4 sticks

Ginger - pinch

Nutmeg - pinch

**Measure, mix and heat in the crockpot til warm (3-4 hours)

And now a cute video of the song and some lyrics for you!  Sing away!!!  :)  

 

**here's a little history on the carol as well**