Mulled Wine - Easy Recipe

A super easy recipe, perfect for the festive season.

There's nothing quite like the aroma of mulled wine filling the kitchen during the cold winter months. Creating this festive season masterpiece is quite simple.

You will need:

• 1 bottle (750ml) of fruity red wine

• 2-3 cinnamon sticks

• 5-6 Cloves

• brown sugar to taste (3-4 tbsp)/ honey or maple syrup

• 1 orange, sliced

a few star anise pods (optional)

a few drops of brandy, orange liqueur or rum for a bit of an extra kick.

How to:

1. Pour the wine into a large saucepan

2. Add all the spices, sugar/honey and stir

3. Put on medium heat and simmer for a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved

4. Add more sugar if needed

5. Leave it to cool down slightly

6. Strain, garnish with a few orange slices (and maybe a few cinnamon sticks) and serve

Feel free to add a few slices of apple, clementine and/or lemon to the mix, as well as a bit of nutmeg, vanilla pod or cardamom.

As always, please drink responsibly.

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As always, I hope life is treating you well.

Take care