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Wednesday
Nov162011

Perfect for the season - Mulled wine

When the holiday parties and entertaining starts, nothing smells better or warms the soul more than mulled wine. Traditional mulled wine is a warmed wine that has been sweetened with sugar, citrus and spices. This simple recipe would be perfect for the start of the holiday season - made ahead of time to get the inspiring aroma throughout the festivities.

What you need:

Two bottles of red wine
3 oranges sliced in rounds and then halved
1 lemon sliced in rounds and then halved
1/2 cup brandy
10 cloves
1 to 1 1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
5 cinnamon sticks
3 tsp grated ginger
Combine wine, citrus, vanilla, brandy & sugar in a large pot on medium heat. Do not boil and stir often to ensure the ingredients dissolve. Once dissolved, add the spices (preferably tied in a cheesecloth bag) and cook on low for 30-45 minutes. Serve in mugs and enjoy!

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