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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thunderfoot" data-source="post: 6059516" data-attributes="member: 34175">Wassail - From the Germanic "Vas Heil" the old-aged equivalent of "yo dog, what's up?", transferred to the Old English "Was Hale" leading to the middle-aged term Wassail.  In actuality a drink of Medira wine, ale, eggs, apples and spice.  Eventually becoming something closer to apple cider.  Here is a modern version that you can make that your friends will actually drink.2 quarts (1/2 Gallon) of 100% Apple Juice (don't use concentrate or sweetened apple drinks)1 cup of clear Rum (brown run works, spiced rum is a no no)1/2 cup of Lemon juice1 cup of packed brown sugar1 orange sliced (but not peeled) into three or four good thick rounds18 - 24 cloves 1 or 2 sticks of cinnamonTake a crock pot and turn it to Highplace the brown sugar in the crock pot and slowly add the apple juice, lemon juice and rum, constantly stirring until mixed.Slice the oranges as above and place six cloves in each slice through the peel - alternately you can put the cloves in and then slice, throw the top and bottom pieces away (too much peel) add to the crock pot.Cover, let this cook until steam starts to form on the lid and add the cinnamon (you don't want to use powdered because it gets grainy, you want the flavor, but not the actual spice in your drink)  Re-cover move setting to low until hot, place on warm and serve.  This is a great Holiday tradition, but also works for a light "fantasy feeling" drink that isn't as heavy as ale or beer, but has more "spirit" than wines or meads.</blockquote>

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