Mulled wine with rosemary

4 servings

30 minutes

Mulled wine with rosemary is a fragrant drink filled with the warmth and coziness of Austrian evenings. Its roots go back to Medieval Europe, where spiced hot wine warmed travelers in winter cold. The classic combination of dry red wine with citrus fruits, honey or sugar, and spicy black pepper gains special freshness from rosemary. This drink not only warms but also surprises with its complex layered flavor: first sweet and tart notes of oranges and lemons are felt, then the richness of the wine unfolds, and the finishing touch is the herbal, slightly resinous aroma of rosemary. Mulled wine is perfect for leisurely winter evenings, friendly gatherings or festive feasts, filling the atmosphere with warmth and winter aromas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 243.8
• Proteins: 2.2g
• Fats: 0.4g
• Carbohydrates: 27.6g

Ingredients

• Red dry wine: 750 ml
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Fresh rosemary: 2 pc
• Oranges: 2 pc
• Lemon: 2 pc
• Black peppercorns: 8 pc

Cooking steps

1. Peel the oranges and lemons. Squeeze juice from the oranges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Lemon: 2 pieces

2. In a saucepan, mix wine, sugar (can be replaced with honey), rosemary needles, citrus zest, and peppercorns.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red dry wine: 750 ml
   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons
   • Fresh rosemary: 2 pieces
   • Black peppercorns: 8 pieces

3. Place on the lowest heat and bring to almost boiling. When the first bubbles start to appear, remove from heat and let it steep for a while.

4. Add orange juice to the wine, mix, and strain, removing the zest, pepper, and rosemary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Lemon: 2 pieces
   • Black peppercorns: 8 pieces

5. Pour hot mulled wine into pre-scalded mugs, garnish with slices of lemon or orange, fresh rosemary sprigs, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh rosemary: 2 pieces
   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Lemon: 2 pieces