This cozy mulled red wine beverage not only tastes delicious, but it also perfumes the home while warming the soul! Who needs scented candles when you’ve got mulled wine??
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Mulled Red Wine
SERVES: 6
COOK TIME: 1 hour
Ingredients for Mulled Red Wine:
- 750 ml bottle full bodied fruity red
- 1 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 cup apple cider
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cup apple brandy
- 1 Tbs Black walnut bitters
- 1/2 cup apple brandy
- 1/2 cup Disaronno
Optional Garnishes (Mix and match or choose a favorite):
- Blackberries
- Cinnamon sticks
- Cranberries
- Orange slices
- Pomegranate seeds
- Rosemary sprigs
METHOD FOR MULLED RED WINE:
- Add the wine, orange juice, apple cider, and maple syrup to a large pot over medium-low heat and stir.
- Add the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom and grated nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover with a lid and allow to cook on low, stirring every half hour or so.
- Remove the spices and add in cranberries, pomegranate seeds, orange slices and pear slices. Allow the fruit to infuse for about 10-15 minutes before removing from heat.
- Afterwards, pour in the brandy, Disaronno and apple brandy. Give another stir then serve warm.
- Cheers!
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