Fiery Applejack Wassail
Warm your spirits with this festive Wassail, featuring the rich flavors of apple brandy, zesty lemon peel, and earthy honey. This aromatic concoction is perfect for celebrating chilly evenings with friends. Ignite the warmth as the cider and apple brandy intermingle, creating a dazzling display of flames and authentic seasonal cheer. Serve in cozy mugs and let the good times roll!
ingredients
- 3 quarts apple brandy, or applejack, or Calvados
- Peel of one lemon, pared paper thin
- 2 cups raw (unrefined) sugar or delicate honey
- 2 quarts semisweet cider
steps
- 1.
In a heavy enamel pan, heat the apple brandy, lemon peel, and sugar over medium heat until steaming hot, stirring until sugar or honey dissolves.
- 2.
In another enamel or stainless steel pan, heat the semisweet cider gently until hot but not boiling.
- 3.
Prepare a punch bowl by warming it with hot water.
- 4.
Pour the hot apple brandy mixture into the warmed punch bowl.
- 5.
Carefully ignite the mixture with a match, allowing the blue flames to rise.
- 6.
Slowly pour in the very hot cider, watching the flames dance as the mixture combines.
- 7.
Let the flames die down for a moment before serving in warmed mugs.
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