Fruit Mulled Wine
6 servings
40 minutes
Fruit mulled wine is a cozy and aromatic drink from Germany that warms hearts on cold winter evenings. Its rich flavor combines the tartness of red wine with the natural sweetness of apples and citrus fruits, complemented by spicy notes of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. Ginger adds a slight spiciness while anise provides a subtle depth of aroma. This drink is perfect for friendly gatherings and festive dinners, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Mulled wine can be served with honey, which softens its taste and makes it even more velvety. It accompanies winter holidays and Christmas markets, filling the air with magical aromas. Its rich flavor and warming properties make it an essential drink in cold weather.
1
Cut the apples into quarters.
- Sweet apples: 4 pieces
2
Cut half of the orange into quarters and the other half into slices.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
3
Peel and finely chop the ginger.
- Ginger: 20 g
4
Open the cardamom pods.
- Green cardamom pods: 7 pieces
5
Place star anise, cloves, cardamom, and ginger in a deep pot.
- Ground star anise: 5 g
- Cloves: 4 pieces
- Green cardamom pods: 7 pieces
- Ginger: 20 g
6
Squeeze the juice from half an orange, cut into quarters. If some pulp gets in, it's no big deal.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
7
Place on heat slightly above medium and stir occasionally without bringing to a boil.
8
Add cinnamon, reduce the heat slightly, and stir.
- Cinnamon: 2 pieces
9
After a couple of minutes, add apples and pour in wine.
- Sweet apples: 4 pieces
- Dry red wine: 1.5 l
10
Add oranges and mix.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
11
Cover with a lid and boil over medium heat for 10 minutes. If the drink starts to boil, remove the lid. You can add honey to taste (1-2 tablespoons).
- Honey: to taste
12
Let the prepared mulled wine steep under a lid for 10-15 minutes, then immediately pour it into convenient glasses and serve.