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Wassail Bowl Recipe

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Updated 08/08/2011


This is a traditional warmed alcoholic drink which was offered to Wassailers as they went from house to house singing and wishing people a "Merry Christmas". The toast floating on top acts as a 'sop', which was part of medeval cuisine. Any good quality ale will do. This beverage is sure to liven up the Christmas spirit!


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Ingredients

  • 6 pints ale
  • 1lb sugar
  • 1 nutmeg, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 glasses sherry
  • lemon slices
  • 3 slices toast, crusts removed
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Method

  • Warm 2 pints of beer so it is still cool enough to drink.
  • Dissolve the sugar in the warm beer.
  • Add the nutmeg and ginger.
  • Add the sherry and the remaining beer.
  • Finally add the lemon slices and serve with the toast floating on top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 - 12 servings