Mulled Wine

Also thought as winter in a cup, mulled wine is a great drink for a frosty evening. Unlike traditional wine, this one is served warm, in a mug and features lots of delicious spices. Quick! Get your pot cooking and enjoy a nice cup of this flavorful winter treat!

Ingredients (serves 4)

• One bottle (75cl) of a good and young red wine: bordeaux, burgundy or pinot noir

• 4cl water

• 120-140g sugar (depending on the acidity of the wine and personal taste)

• 3 star anise

• 5 cloves

• 3 cinnamon sticks + 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 4 cinnamon sticks for serving (optional)

• 1/2 orange and 1/2 lemon cut in quarters

• 4 orange slices for serving (optional)

Method

• Combine the water, sugar and spices in a large saucepan and warm on medium heat for 4-5min (the mix shouldn't start to burn)

• Add the wine and the fruits, and bring to a simmer over the same heat for 20 minutes

• Filter, then serve hot with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick

* Disclaimer * Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. This product contains alcohol. Not recommended for pregnant women, children and underaged individuals.