• On Cloud Mulled Wine •
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of red wine (750ml)
- 1 orange sliced
- 60ml honey
- 8 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
Method:
- In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, orange slices, honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Heat mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle simmer. Be careful not to let it boil.
- Taste the mulled wine and adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more sugar.
- Once the mulled wine is ready, remove it from the heat and strain out the spices and citrus slices.
- Ladle the mulled wine into mugs or heatproof glasses, garnish with additional citrus slices if desired, and serve hot.
Tips for Serving:
- Mulled wine is best served hot, so be sure to enjoy it as soon after preparing.
- For an extra festive touch, add a splash of brandy or rum to the mulled wine just before serving.