Mulled Wine
Warm up your winter evenings with this fragrant and spiced mulled wine recipe. Infused with whole cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and citrus zest, this cozy drink is perfect for gatherings or simply unwinding after a long day. Just heat up the ingredients gently to create a delightful aroma that will fill your home and warm your soul. Garnish with extra citrus zest for a festive touch and enjoy this comforting beverage with loved ones. Cheers to good times ahead!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12 whole cloves
- 2 nutmegs, cracked into pieces with a hammer
- 2 bottles (each 750ml) dry red wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Stripped zest from 2 oranges and 2 lemons, plus more zest for garnish
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Tie the cloves and nutmeg pieces in a small square of cheesecloth, or put them in a large metal tea ball.
- In a large nonaluminum pot, combine the wine, sugar, orange and lemon zests, orange and lemon juices, and cinnamon sticks. Add the clove-and-nutmeg bundle. Heat over medium-low heat until steam begins to rise from the pot and the mixture is hot, about 10 minutes; do not let it boil. Remove the clove-and-nutmeg bundle. Keep the wine warm over very low heat until ready to serve.
- Ladle the wine into cups or heatproof glasses, garnish with the citrus zest and serve warm. Serves 8 to 10.
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