December 22, 2007 

Toronto, ON

Wassail! Happy winter, dear ones. Have been doing my share of stirring spicy cauldrons of hot ale and cider... delish. Try this one at home: 

2 bottles of fine ale
3 bottles of hard apple cider
2 tsp powdered ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
dried cardamom pods
8 oz water
honey to taste

Mix water and spices in a pot and heat till gently simmering... add some fine honey till it's sweet. Turn stove down to low-ish and add beer and cider. Warm slowly till perfect temperature but don't boil! You don't want to evaporate all that delicious alcohol! Add even more spices and honey if you like. x

Stir with passion in your heart and the desire for a successful year! Drink and wassail~!

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