Warm mulled wine is a great way to kick start Christmas. We have gorgeous Organic/Vegan wines that are perfect to warm and add some Christmas spice. You can make this ahead of time and reheat it when your guests arrive.
Cinnamon, orange, star anise, bay and cloves make for the most delicious mulled wine, a perfect drink for Christmas Eve.
Wishing you and yours a very peaceful Christmas.
Sláinte,
Lou x
Ingredients:
- 750ml bottle organic red wine
- 1 large cinnamon stick, or 2 small ones
- 1 star anise
- 8 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ring of fresh cut orange
- 2 strips lemon zest, pared using a vegetable peeler
- 4 tbsp brown sugar- 60g
Method:
Step 1: Cut the orange and stud with the cloves.
Step 2: Add the sugar, bay, star anise, cinnamon stick, studded orange, lemon zest and wine to a wide pot. Warm gently for 10 minutes, do not boil or all the alcohol will evaporate. Taste it is it sweet enough, if not add a bit more sugar. Then turn off the heat to infuse for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Serve warm in heat prof glasses.
Enjoy 🙂
