Today I have a super quick post today for the perfect warming cocktail. This is the perfect beverage for cold weather. You can serve it at a party, it’s a great post skiing warm up. Or even take it with you on a snowy walk (always remember to be responsible!). I read somewhere that of you want to party like it 1877 make some mulled wine. Clearly someone in North America wrote that since mulled wine is still very popular in parts of Europe. They sell mulled wine at most of the Christmas markets and festivals near me and I love it. It makes things so festive!
This mulled wine has brandy, orange rind, a few fresh cranberries, cloves, cinnamon and star anise. It’s so warming and have so many traditional Christmas flavours. I will be whipping up another batch this weekend to have while we watch Christmas movies and wrap presents.
So since I said I would keep this quick I should probably get into the recipe!
Mulled Wine
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of Red Wine
- 1/4 cup Brandy
- 1/4 cup White Sugar
- 3 Whole Cloves
- 1 Whole Star Anise
- 1 Whole Cinnamon Stick
- Peel of Half an Orange
- 1/4 cup Cranberries, fresh
In a medium sized pot over medium heat add 1/2 cup of wine and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar fully dissolves. Add the remaining wine, brandy, spices, orange peel and cranberries to the pot. Reduce heat to low. Continue to heat the wine for 20 minutes. Garnish with additional spices or orange slices. Serve in mugs, or heat proof glasses
Adapted from The Kitchn
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