Classic mulled wine
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's nothing quite like a steaming mug of mulled wine on a chilly evening, and honestly, it's so simple to make that you'll wonder why you don't do it more often. This classic version comes together in just twenty minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last minute entertaining. The warming spices like cinnamon and cloves aren't just delicious, they're actually wonderful for digestion and circulation too. What I love most is that you probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen, so it won't break the bank either. Trust me, once you've made this a few times, it becomes your go to recipe whenever you want to fill your home with that cozy, festive aroma.
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Ingredients
- 750 mlsred wine
- 60 mlsbrandy
- 4 tbspgolden caster sugar
- 2cinnamon sticks(large cinnamon sticks)
- 3star anise
- 6cloves
- 1lemon(Zest of 1 lemon)
- 1vanilla pod(vanilla pod, cut into half lengthwise)
- 2oranges(oranges, sliced, to garnish)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Put all the ingredients apart from a few orange slices in a medium saucepan and heat until simmering, but not boiling. Reduce the heat and warm gently for 10 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.
- 2
Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.
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