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Welcoming Wassail
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 1
This is the nicest winter drink I have ever made. My guests expect it every year at our Christmas party.
Ingredients:
4 cups apple cider
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons grand marnier, divided
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 orange, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
freshly grated nutmeg
Directions:
1. Whip heavy cream together with confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Flavor with 1 TBSP Grand Marnier.
3. Set aside in refidgerator.
4. Heat apple cidar and brown sugar together in a large sauce pan to a boil.
5. Stir until sugar dissolves.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add rum, brandy and remaining Grand Marnier.
8. Stir in spices.
9. Add lemon and orange slices.
10. Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes.
11. Do not boil.
12. Pour into champagne glasses.
13. Top each glass with whip ceam and freshly grated nutmeg.
By RecipeOfHealth.com