Once associated with a laddish bonding ritual, the wassail is a delicious festive drink with a difference, says Jane Furnival A hearty wassail: served with spiced fairy cakes and fruit THE word ...

Wassailing is an ancient custom that is rarely done today. The word ‘wassail’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase ‘waes hael’, which means ‘good health’. Originally, the wassail was a drink made of ...

If you re curious to try the old-fashioned drink here s a recipe using the traditional hard cider, sugar-roasted apples, brandy and sweet spices that started it all: Ingredients: 4 small apples 1 cup ...

Wassail, a warm, mulled beverage that cuts through winter’s chill, is more than just a drink. It’s about the experience, the set of customs that comes along with the mug of steaming spiced wine or ale ...