Wassail
Wassail is a traditional English hot spiced punch, typically made with a base of cider, ale, or wine, generously spiced with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, and often sweetened with sugar or honey. It is historically associated with Christmas and Twelfth Night celebrations, where it was used for toasting and wassailing (a custom of visiting orchards to sing to the trees for a good harvest).
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate drink due to its sugary and alcoholic base, with minimal fat or protein. A standard serving provides roughly 150-250 calories, primarily from sugars and alcohol, and offers small amounts of antioxidants from the spices.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, wassail connects to ancient English folk traditions, blending communal celebration with agricultural rituals. Nutritionally, the spices like cinnamon and cloves contain compounds with antioxidant properties, though the drink's high sugar and alcohol content makes it a festive indulgence rather than a health beverage.
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