Wassail: A Traditional European Drink With A Touch Of Spice

[{"selector":"#anim-258f8992-a3a7-4d39-ac7a-364d7237832f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(25.227838932380166%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fd23526f-48af-48f5-95d6-5544de93aa27","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-698b902e-9f17-4bcd-ba97-8e61365f6a76","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] A warm toasty drink from Europe, Wassail is a popular beverage enjoyed during the holidays and various traditional festivities.

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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