Mulled wine is a delicious drink that should be served hot, capable of sweetening even the coldest and most desolate nights. Preparation is simple; the ingredients are red wine, spices, citrus fruits, and sugar.
It has beneficial properties and is used as a remedy for colds.
Mulled wine is appreciated all over the world; in Northern Europe, it is drunk during the Christmas holidays, and in Italy, you can also find it at festivals all over the country.
Also excellent to drink in autumn to warm up the days.
There is also a "white mulled wine" variant, but in this case, we are looking at the classic red version. Being a wine-based drink, it will be alcoholic in both cases.
Let's see how to prepare it at home, perhaps in a totally organic version. The preparation and cooking time are short; you could manage it in just 30 minutes.
Mulled wine - serving for 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 liter of organic red wine
- 8 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 200 g of sugar
- 1 organic orange
- 1 organic lemon
- 1 star anise
- Half a nutmeg
Preparation
- Grate the orange and lemon zest, being careful to avoid the white part.
- Mix the citrus peels, spices, and sugar in a pot.
- Add the red wine and slowly bring to a boil.
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cook over low heat for 20 minutes and stir. Do not let it boil.
- Strain the mixture and pour it into cups.
- Decorate with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and, if you prefer, star anise.
- Serve piping hot.
Enjoy this goodness in great company!
Suggest your own variations and customizations in the comments.