Beverages

SAMHAIN HOT APPLE CIDER HOT SPICED PUNCH
WASSAIL PUNCH ***

*** The ones with the stars have Alcohol in them ***

SAMHAIN HOT APPLE CIDER

No Alcohol
Ingredients
1 1/2 gallons apple cider
2 whole cinnamon sticks
5 cloves
1 large orange, sliced thin with peel left on
1/2 lemon, sliced thin with peel left on
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

In large pot, combine cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange and lemon slices, and sugar to taste.

Serve hot.

HOT SPICED PUNCH

No Alcohol
Ingredients
1 large can of unsweetened pineapple juice
1 quart of cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup brown sugar
3 - 2" sticks of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of whole cloves

Preparation

Put the cloves in a cloth bag. Boil in 2 cups of water. Let cool. Pour clove water and juices into large container. Mix well. Pour into large kettle and bring to a boil. serve hot in cups or mugs.

You could also add a dash of cinnamon and or a juice of a lemon or orange.

WASSAIL PUNCH

Alcohol
Ingredients
1 dozen apples; baked
1 cup water
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
6 whole cloves
6 allspice berries
1 stick cinnamon
1 dozen eggs, separated
4 bottles sherry or Madeira wine
2 cups brandy

Preparation

Prepare the punch: Combine water, sugar, and spices in a large stainless steel, enamel or glass saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until light in color.

In separate pans, bring the wine (and beer, if used) and the brandy almost to the boiling point. Fold the whites into the yolks, using a large heatproof bowl.

Strain the sugar and spice mixture into the eggs, combining quickly. Incorporate the hot wine with the spice and egg mixture, beginning slowly and stirring briskly with each addition. , add the brandy. Now, just before serving and while the mixture is still foaming, add the baked apples.

Serve in heatproof glasses Guests are welcome to take an apple.

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