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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don't omit this essential step. Ingredients:
1 bottle (750 milliliters) fruity red wine |
1 cup brandy |
1 medium orange, sliced |
1 medium lemon, sliced |
1 cup sugar |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches) |
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice |
1/2 teaspoon aniseed |
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns |
3 whole cloves |
garnish: |
cinnamon stick, star anise and orange twist |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the wine, brandy, orange, lemon, sugar and nutmeg. Place remaining spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag to wine mixture.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Cool; cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Strain; discard fruit and spice bag. Reheat wine; serve warm in mugs. Garnish as desired. Yield: 5 servings.
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