This wassail recipe is a delicious hot holiday drink sure to become a favorite! This wassail is a spin on the traditional recipe. Just a few ingredients and you'll have the most festive beverage.
Combine all the ingredients, except the alcohol and garnishes in a large slow cooker or crockpot and heat on high for one hour.
Reduce heat to low, add the alcohol, and simmer for 4-8 hours or until ready to serve and drink.
Strain spices and garnish individual servings with sliced apples, orange slices (studded with cloves if preferred), whole cranberries, or star anise as desired.