Research-Wassil

 I did a lot of research on Regency Christmas traditions. I used none of them in Christmas with You. These things happen and I'm not sorry but I adore learning new things. 

So let's talk about wassil. The drink, that is, not the Old Norse ves heill which probably means to be in god health.

Wassail is a mulled punch. The earliest recipes were warmed mead with roasted crab apples. It evolved into a mulled cider (sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, topped with slices of toast). 

Here are a couple recipes. I've never tasted wassil, have any of you?

Traditional Wassail Recipe | The Recipe Critic

Grandma's Wassail Recipe | Allrecipes