The name Wassail might sound familiar to you from the term “wassailing” as in “Here we go a-wassailing.” Wassail is actually a type of mulled drink, usually made with cider, spices, and sometimes brandy. It was an integral part of the ancient English Yuletide tradition of Wassailing. People would go door to door, spreading charity and good cheer while sharing bowls of Wassail, thus ensuring a bountiful apple harvest for the following year. In recent years, Wassail has been making a comeback as a spiced fruit punch (again sometimes with brandy). Steaming cups of Wassail can give your holiday celebration a Medieval touch, and the scent of apple and spices will fill your home with cheer!