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No. 013 · Cocktail

Mulled Wine

Heatproof glass mugs · Heated · 25 min · serves 6

Ingredients

  • Red wine fruity, unoaked750 ml
  • Soft brown sugar50 g
  • Orange sliced1
  • Cinnamon stick2 pieces
  • Cloves6
  • Star anise2
  • Grated nutmeg (optional)1 pinch

Garnish: Orange slice and a cinnamon stick

Method

  1. Put the wine, sugar, orange slices and spices into a large pan.
  2. Warm over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil.
  3. Keep it just below a simmer for about 15 minutes so the spices infuse.
  4. Taste, add a little more sugar if needed, then ladle into heatproof glasses, leaving the spices behind.