Warm Vanilla Wassail Delight

Warm Vanilla Wassail Delight is a sweet and comforting cocktail that combines the flavors of apple cider, pineapple juice, and warm vanilla with a touch of orange. This delightful beverage is topped off with a generous splash of Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum, adding a warm and spicy kick to the drink. Served hot and garnished with whipped cream and caramel sauce, it's the perfect drink for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings.

Warm Vanilla Wassail Delight

A comforting blend of apple cider, pineapple juice, and warm vanilla, topped with Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum and garnished with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz apple cider
  • 4 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 orange, cut into sections
  • 1/2 vanilla bean
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 oz Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Caramel sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a crock pot, combine apple cider, pineapple juice, orange sections, vanilla extract, and cinnamon stick.
  2. Split the vanilla bean, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the crock pot, then place the split bean in as well.
  3. Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients.
  4. Heat on high for about two hours, or until the wassail is warm and the flavors have melded together.
  5. Once hot, pour the warm vanilla wassail into a mug, leaving room for a shot of rum.
  6. Add the Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum to the mug and stir gently.
  7. Top with whipped cream and drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream if desired.