Christmas is the time for gifts, delicacies and warm and comforting taste experiences. What could be better than a good mulled wine to celebrate the holidays? Here is a recipe that will allow you to make the perfect mulled wine for your meetings with friends and your Christmas meal!
ingredients
You will need the following ingredients for your mulled wine:
- 1 liter red wine
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 200 g cane sugar
- 6 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cardamom seeds
- 3 black peppercorns
The preparation
Start by preparing the fruit. Grate the orange and lemon zest without removing the white part, then slice them and set aside. In a thick saucepan, heat the wine over low heat and add the pieces of fruit, cane sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom seeds and black peppercorns.
Let it simmer on low heat for at least 20 minutes, until the wine takes on a golden colour. When it is boiled, you filter the mulled wine through a sieve and pour it into warm glasses.
Serve mulled wine
Your mulled wine is ready! You can serve it in porcelain cups or warm glasses. Consider decorating your glasses with slices of orange and lemon, as well as cinnamon sticks and cardamom seeds for an even more festive effect!
Tips and advice
You can add rum or vodka to your mulled wine for even more flavor. You can also try other types of wine to vary the flavors: white wine or rose wine can also be used to make a successful mulled wine.
You can also add spices to your taste, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, for an even tastier mulled wine.
You can also let the mulled wine rest for 24 hours, so it tastes better!
Conclusion
You are now ready to make your own mulled wine! Varied and easy to make, these ingredients are perfect for creating the perfect mulled wine to enjoy with family or friends.