Traditional wassail - bph 12/94

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

3 qt Ale or dark beer 1 ts Grated nutmeg
1 ea Bottle (750ml) sweet sherry 1 Lemon; sliced
1 c Cognac (Optional) 10 sl White bread; crust removed
2 c Brown sugar; packed -toasted, buttered,
1 ts Ground ginger -quartered (optional)

Gently heat beer, sherry, cognac (if using) in large saucepan. Do
not boil. Add sugar, ginger, and nutmeg and cook over low heat,
stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Pour into punchbowl and float
lemon slices and toast on surface. Or, pass toast on a separate
platter so people can dip it into drink. About 20 servings."

From "A Christmas Companion: Recipes, Traditions, and Customs Around
the World". Reprinted in "The Birmingham [AL] Post-Herald" December
14, 1994. Typos by Jeff Pruett.
Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 11-23-95