Many of you did indeed request the hot cider drink simmering on our stove the other day. I must say, our kids can’t get enough of it. We all started a WICKED FUN project out in the bitter cold and snow today. (That’ll be coming up in a few days or so, on the blog here.) Soon after we came in to warm up, we decided to make another batch of this cider to enjoy. It smells and tastes SO good. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Please note: The ingredient amounts listed below must make one-big-batch! We’ve been making it by halving the amounts, and it’s been plenty enough for at least 2 cups each, for our family of 6. But for many more people, it might be best to make the whole batch. This WOULD be a GREAT treat to serve, if you are entertaining a small party. I think guests would be impressed with such a delightful warm beverage, and appreciate it coming in from the cold too. So here it is. If you make it, let us know what the verdict is at your home!
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I must admit, I haven’t used the word ‘Wassail’ yet. It’s a bit too fancy for my simple tongue. Not to mention my simple mind, because I had no idea what that word was. So since I was posting the recipe, I thought it might be wise to look it up first. Here’s the definition, for what it’s worth. But just feel free to call the drink whatever you want, like I do. : )
- Main Entry:
- 1was·sail
- Pronunciation:
- \ˈwä-səl also wä-ˈsāl\
- Function:
- noun
- Etymology:
- Middle English wæs hæil, washayl, from Old Norse ves heill be well, from ves (imperative singular of vera to be) + heill healthy — more at was, whole
- Date:
- 12th century
CHEERS!!
Haven’t you ever heard “The Wassail Song”, sung at New Year’s? It goes,
“Here we come a-Wassailing among the leaves so green…
Here we come a-wand’ring so fair to be seen….
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!!”
You should learn the song and have the kids sing it while they drink their Wassail!! It’s got a catchy beat. I don’t have any Apricot Nectar (who has that lying around their pantry, anyway?) – but by golly I’m getting some this weekend!! It looks and sounds delightful!
Thanks for posting the recipe. Cheers!! ~R.
RENE
– Uummmm, I’d have to hear it. I’m not sure.
Would you care to send us a recording of your sweet singing voice? I KNOW you can sing! Or better yet,,,,,you can be a class guest for us, and perform!! : )
Let me know how you, J & N, the daycare kidlets, and all of you, like the “wassail”!!
i’m thinking that drink needs to be called nectar of the gods………..and it’s actually cold enough here today to think of making some……..i’ll just go pull the apricot nectar out of my pantry……
=)
ps. my daughter is sooooo into nancy drew right now, too!
Regan
-Do you seriously have apricot nectar right on your pantry shelf? No sir. I am also doubting it is THAT cold there—but go ahead and make some! Let us know what you think!
no, i don’t really have apricot nectar sitting on my pantry shelf-it’s in the fridge silly! just kidding!!!
and yes, it is cold here today. rained two days in a row.
blogger was not working this am. sorry you had trouble.
i did too.
anyway, i’ve tagged ya.
so go and visit me and find out what
your “task-at-hand” is……….=)
It does sound delicious! I’ll bet it would even be great chilled in the summer. I can see it now with a nice ice ring floating in a crystal bowl…