When the weather turns chilly, you can put on a sweater, or you can reach for a glass of Wassail. The latter is the only one of the two that tastes good as it warms you up, because it's a spiced apple cider drink that can be spiked with alcohol, should you so choose. Traditionally, Wassail was served in England during the holidays, and it often accompanied acts of door-to-door singing and fundraising for people in need. But, like all good drinks, it can be consumed any time of year and for any occasion. The Autumn Wassail comes from Chad Solomon and Christy Pope, the co-owners of Midnight Rambler in Dallas. It features rum and cognac—always a fine one-two-punch of spirituous flavor—plus homemade Wassail. That Wassail is composed of apple cider, unsweetened pomegranate juice, white sugar, fresh orange and lemon juices, cinnamon, cloves and allspice—it's an autumnal bonanza. Wassail is usually served hot, but the Autumn Wassail can also be served chilled, if you're in the mood for a cold drink. 15 Fall Cocktails to Try Right Now