Classic warming mulled wine
6 servings
35 minutes
Mulled wine is a drink with a rich history rooted in European traditions of cold winter evenings. It warms and fills the air with the aroma of spices, creating a cozy atmosphere. The classic recipe includes red dry wine, apples, oranges, and spices: cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and ginger. The fruits and spices are heated together to reveal deep, rich notes of citrus and spice. The drink is perfect for winter holidays, gatherings with friends or simply a quiet evening by the fireplace. It provides a feeling of warmth with the soft bitterness of wine, sweetness of honey and spiciness of the spices. Mulled wine not only warms but also has a relaxing effect making it an indispensable companion for long winter evenings.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Peel the ginger.
- Ginger root: 30 g
3
Crush the ginger with a knife and chop it.
- Ginger root: 30 g
4
Put the ginger in the pot.
- Ginger root: 30 g
5
Crush the cardamom with a knife.
- Cardamom: 8 pieces
6
Send cardamom to ginger.
- Cardamom: 8 pieces
7
Release the seeds from the anise.
- Star anise: 0.5 teaspoon
8
Send the anise to the pot.
- Star anise: 0.5 teaspoon
9
Add a cinnamon stick and a clove.
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Cloves: 3 pieces
10
Pour water into the bottom of the pot so that it slightly covers the contents.
11
Cut the orange into half-moons.
- Oranges: 1 piece
12
Add the orange to the pot and put it on high heat.
- Oranges: 1 piece
13
Cut the apples.
- Red apples: 2 pieces
14
Send the apples to the oranges and reduce the heat to low.
- Red apples: 2 pieces
15
Open the red wine.
- Dry red wine: 0.75 l
16
Pour wine over the fruits.
- Dry red wine: 0.75 l
17
Add honey and mix.
18
Cover with a lid and simmer for 7 minutes. Then let it steep for 15-20 minutes.