Mulled Wine
One of the most popular winter beverages alongside with the hot chocolate, the Mulled Wine is the definition of getting cozy crawled under a blanket, staring at the fireplace. Check out the recipe:
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle red wine 750 ml
- 1 apple cut into cubes
- 2 clementines peeled
- 1 star anise
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder or 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 cloves
- ½ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, place all the ingredients and pour some wine on top, only enough to cover them.
- Simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely melted and all the flavours are infused in the syrup.
- Add the rest of the wine and turn the heat on low. Simmer for 5 more minutes, until the wine is hot, NOT boiling.
- Turn off the heat and pour the wine with some fruit pieces in cups and serve warm.
