We're well into the festive period and as the weather turns colder, it's the perfect time to continue my Infused Spirits collection with some Mulled Wine. In Germany, this spice wine is called glühwein. There are endless recipes online, with varying ingredients and quantities. All of them contain a bottle (or two) of red wine, spices (cinnamon, cloves, star anise), citrus fruits (orange, lemon), sweetener (honey or sugar) and brandy. Cardamon pods, nutmeg and vanilla are also popular ingredients.
The recipe below doesn't contain brandy (I didn't have any) but if it did, the general consensus is 1/4cup / 60ml for every bottle of red wine.
The recipes I looked at on the internet also had differing methods when it came to citrus fruits. Some said zest or peel oranges and lemons, and then squeeze the juice, whilst others instructed to slice the fruit.
In this first batch, I used Cabernet Sauvignon. Next time I will try using a Pinot noir.
Mulled Wine
Makes 6, (150ml / 5floz) servings
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- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 750ml / 1 bottle red wine
- 60ml / 2floz brandy(optional)
- 60ml / 2floz water
- 40g / 2tbsp honey
- 6 cloves, whole
- 1 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
Method:
Zest and juice the orange and lemon.
In a non-aluminum saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Cook over a medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
Reduce to a low heat and gently simmer for at least 20 minutes.
Strain, and pour into a bottle.
Serve warm. ENJOY!
A typical glass (150ml / 5floz serving) of wine has approx. 125 calories, whilst a serving (50ml / 1.5floz) of spirits - vodka, gin, brandy, whisky - has approx. 95 calories.
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