Classic Mulled Wine Recipe
What you will need to make this Classic Mulled Wine:
- Bottle of red wine
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 1 dessertspoon whole cloves
- 1 dessertspoon whole allspice
- Nutmeg
- 3 Cloves
- A Bay leaf
- 1 large piece of Orange Rind (without the pith)
- 1 large piece of Lemon Rind (without the pith)
- Add sugar until required taste is achieved
How to make it:
- Place a saucepan over medium heat; add the red wine, both cinnamon sticks, lemon and orange rind along with the cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Warm through but do not bring to boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and taste once dissolved. Add more sugar if necessary until desired taste is achieved.
- Leave this on a low heat for 20 minutes to let the combination of ingredients and flavors mix well into the wine.
This is now ready for serving; it goes great with a mince pie.
Enjoy!
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