Spiced mulled wine with ginger and honey
8 servings
30 minutes
Spiced mulled wine with ginger and honey is a fragrant warming drink from German cuisine, traditionally served on cold winter evenings and at Christmas markets. This drink is filled with warmth and coziness: the combination of red dry wine with a rich bouquet of spices, fresh ginger, citrus fruits, and honey gives it a rich flavor with a hint of sweetness and spicy notes. Mulled wine helps to reveal the aroma of the wine while the spices enhance its warming effect. It is ideal for leisurely conversations by the fireplace or friendly gatherings. The sweetness of honey softens the spiciness of the spices while citrus adds freshness. This drink not only warms but also promotes relaxation, creating an atmosphere of comfort and celebration.
1
Slice oranges into rounds, apples into halves, and ginger into thin slices.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Apple: 1 piece
- Fresh ginger: 65 g
2
Open the cardamom and separate the husk from the seeds.
- Cardamom: 7 g
3
Place cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves at the bottom of the pot. Cover the ingredients with water.
- Cardamom: 7 g
- Fresh ginger: 65 g
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Carnation: 3 pieces
4
Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.
5
Add 200 ml of orange juice.
- Orange juice: 200 ml
6
Add apples and mix.
- Apple: 1 piece
7
Pour the first bottle of wine.
- Red dry wine: 1500 ml
8
Add oranges in 3 minutes.
- Oranges: 1 piece
9
Immediately add a second bottle of wine.
- Red dry wine: 1500 ml
10
Add honey
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
11
Add juice from 1 lemon wedge.
- Lemon: 1 piece
12
Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to minimum and cook for another 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it sit for another 10-15 minutes.