Mulled Wine
This traditional winter warmer is sure to spice up a winter picnic or a chilly evening by the fire. The recipe below is easily doubled or tripled and can be kept warm in a slow-cooker if you’re catering for a crowd.
This recipe is from ESSENTIAL Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion
- Cook time:
- 30 mins
- Serves:
- 8 - 10
- 10 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 cinnamon quills
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 orange or 2 mandarins, finely sliced
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1 cup caster/superfine sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 bottles red wine, such as merlot
- ½ cup orange liqueur (optional)
Bring all ingredients except wine and liqueur to a simmer in a large pot, stirring until sugar has dissolved (about 15 minutes). Add wine and liqueur, if using, reduce heat to low and allow to warm through without boiling (5-10 minutes). Strain off fruit, spices and bay leaves if desired, or leave them in the mix. Serve hot.
Alcohol-Free Mulled Wine
To make a delicious warming drink for children and drivers, use grape juice instead of wine and leave out the orange liqueur.
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