Non Alcoholic Ginger Wassail

pink drink with orange slices, apple slices, cloves, and cinnamon sticks and a wooden spoon.

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wassail

This Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wassail is technically not a Gluehwein as it’s made with cider instead of wine- but it is every bit as flavorful as the adult versions!

This recipe is perfection at a party. It is so easy- dump the ingredients in a pot on the stove or in a crockpot, set to low, and let it simmer away during a party.

Just set out some cute glasses or mugs and a pretty ladle and your guests can serve themselves little cups of cheer!

liquid with orange slices, apple slices, cloves, and cinnamon sticks and a clove

How to make Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wassail

Assemble the following ingredients:

Cherry apple cider – if you can’t find cherry apple cider you can add regular apple cider or in the off season apple juice and a cup of applesauce for a similar result.
Concord grape juice – grape juice adds a very vibrant color and sugar which is evenly distributed.
Pineapple juice – pineapple is very sweet and adds a nice tropical twist to this warm winter drink.
Lemon juice – lemon juice is highly acidic and brings a bright note to the party.
Mulling spices – mulled spices is a mixture of seasonal spices which make it taste like fall/winter.
Cinnamon sticks – cinnamon is a very festive spice and has an earth warmth that will warm you inside and out in the cooler months.
Cloves – cloves have a sharp earthy taste that will make this taste extra festive. If you don’t want bits of clove throughout you can stick the cloves into the sliced apple and pear.
Ginger – I prefer to use fresh grated ginger for the best freshest taste. You can also substitute ginger beer (non alcoholic)
Apple, Pear, and Orange – I love to add these fruits sliced in rounds for added flavor and texture.

Once you have assembled the ingredients use the following method

Mix. Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker or crock pot.

Simmer and serve. Let simmer for at least one hour on low then remove the oranges from the liquid to avoid a bitter taste. Serve and enjoy!

pink wassail in a green glass with cranberries and cinnamon

Tips and Tricks for perfect Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wassail

Mix up the sliced fruit. You can use any sliced fruit you want for this recipe. I frequently will use lemons and limes for a sharper taste.

Use cheesecloth. I prefer to put the clove and anise in a little cheesecloth pouch so that it doesn’t get in your glass when you try to serve.

FAQs

I like to keep leftovers in a jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a week.

No, you can drink this at any temperature, but I prefer it piping hot.

What to serve with Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wassail

Check out some of my favorite desserts to enjoy this wassail with.

I’ve come up with some deliciously tempting recipes that are incredibly easy, and perfect for a crowd- likeCranberry Crockpot Cider, Elderflower Mulled Cider, Traditional Gluehwein, even a cranberry moonshine – and today I am really excited to share a delicious recipe I tweaked a bit to taste just like theGinger Gluehwein I shared– but in a non-alcoholic recipe!