wassail |ˈwäsəl, -ˌsāl|

noun

spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night and Christmas Eve.

The holidays are creeping up on us and it’s time to talk about wassail.  

Wassail is a very old drink that would be served on festive occasions.  Small sachets of sweet spices would be steeped with apples, wine and beer or ale.  It was a punch that would be served warm.  Traditionally, punches were made very strong, it was all about the booze.

Wether it’s wassail, egg nog, or a cup of hot cocoa, grab a drink because we’re officially entering the holidays.  

Sincerely, 

  Pedantic Foodie