Tipsy Christmas wassail (mulled cider)

Name: Tipsy Christmas wassail (mulled cider)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: For lots of people (makes 3.25 litres)
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 5 x 500ml bottles dark ale (not stout); 1 bottle (75cl) Madeira; 2 lemons, sliced; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 cloves; 5 tbsp soft light brown sugar

Portion size: For lots of people (makes 3.25 litres)
Ready in 15 minutes
Difficulty: easy

Dairy-free

Vegetarian

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This sweetly spiced mulled cider is quick and easy to make for a crowd – it will also go down a treat as you decorate the Christmas tree.

Want the bonhomie without the booze? Try this non-alcoholic mulled wine.

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Ingredients

5 x 500ml bottles dark ale (not stout)
1 bottle (75cl) Madeira
2 lemons, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
5 tbsp soft light brown sugar

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Method

Put the ale, Madeira, lemons and spices in a large pan and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the brown sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, tasting until it is sweetened to your liking.
Heat very gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse, then serve warm.
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Nutrition

146kcals Calories
nil Fat
0.6g Protein
14.3g (14g sugars) Carbs
nil Fibre
0.1g Salt

Quick wins & tips

This recipe makes a lot, which is ideal if you’re having a crowd of guests over, or you can halve the quantity for a smaller number. The slightly bitter taste of the ale is counterbalanced by the sweet Madeira, so even those who don’t like beer will find the potion irresistible.