I've always wanted to try mulled wine but was never in a place cold enough to warrant warm alcohol. So this year I decided that even if I have to switch on the AC to enjoy it, I will.
Merry Christmas!
This is what goes into it:
1 bottle red wine (Merlot)
100 gms caster sugar (or 1/2 cup honey)
1tsp dry ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 stick whole cinnamon
3 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 vanilla pod, halved
2 whole star anise
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 orange
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Put a 2 cups of wine in a saucepan over low heat and mix in all the ingredients. You may alter the amount of sugar/honey and even the spices as per your taste. Do not bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, add the rest of the wine and brandy (if using), and continue to heat on low for another 10 minutes. Filter and serve warm. It's like Christmas in a glass!
Merry Christmas!
This is what goes into it:1 bottle red wine (Merlot)
100 gms caster sugar (or 1/2 cup honey)
1tsp dry ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 stick whole cinnamon
3 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 vanilla pod, halved
2 whole star anise
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 orange
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Put a 2 cups of wine in a saucepan over low heat and mix in all the ingredients. You may alter the amount of sugar/honey and even the spices as per your taste. Do not bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, add the rest of the wine and brandy (if using), and continue to heat on low for another 10 minutes. Filter and serve warm. It's like Christmas in a glass!
