Gluhwein (mulled wine) is similar but without the apple cider. Both can be lit aflame. I've had Gluhwein with my Austrian neighbors in Michigan and quite liked it. I think the mulled wine is sweet and the wassail is tart. We're having Manhattens instead.
In Germany, at the Christmas Markets in towns, a variation of this is served. Usually with the additive of some additional liqueur...I seem to remember something like a brandy.
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It's a drink?
Wassail is, but only if you're desperate.
Gluhwein (mulled wine) is similar but without the apple cider. Both can be lit aflame. I've had Gluhwein with my Austrian neighbors in Michigan and quite liked it. I think the mulled wine is sweet and the wassail is tart. We're having Manhattens instead.
In Germany, at the Christmas Markets in towns, a variation of this is served. Usually with the additive of some additional liqueur...I seem to remember something like a brandy.
What exactly is wassail anyway?
I like the song, but I don't know about the drink.
I've never tried it and had to look up the recipe. Apparently some people like it, but I don't think I'm missing anything.
Warmed apple cider, perhaps red wine, perhaps brandy, and a variety of spices. Yech!
I think I will pass. I'll stick to red wine.
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