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Mulled Wine - the coziest of winter beverages.

Mulled Wine

Mulled wine, a beloved winter tradition, exudes warmth and comfort with every fragrant sip. This heartening beverage, often concocted with red wine infused with a medley of spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, offers a sensory journey that evokes cozy evenings by the fireplace. The gentle heat releases an enticing aroma that fills the air, inviting all to indulge in its spicy and subtly sweet flavor. With a hint of citrus and perhaps a touch of honey or sugar, mulled wine delights the palate and warms the spirit, making it a quintessential cold-weather delight that brings people together in celebration and merriment.

ingredients:

  • 1 bottle Merlot (750ml)

  • 1 Cara Cara Orange Sliced into rounds

  • 4 cinnamon sticks

  • 1/4 Cup blackberry brandy

  • 2 star anise (optional)

  • 1/4 Cup wildflower honey

  • 4 whole cloves

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a medium soup pot.

  2. Heat to a simmer on MED-LOW

  3. Allow to steep for 10-15 minutes

  4. Serve warm and garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange peel

Storage:

Keep in airtight container in the fridge. Will stay fresh for at least a week.

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