Hmm, this got me to thinking.  What is the difference between wassail and mulled wine or beer?  They all have variable recipes, wassail can be based on wine, beer, sherry, cider and probably other beverages as well.  They are all spiced with favored medieval spices and often orange, a precious fruit in those early centuries. I think of wassail as having eggs and hard liquor in it, but it doesn't have to have those.  So what is the difference?  Do you have any idea?