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MULLED WINE



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This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don't omit this essential step. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine
1 cup brandy
1 cup sugar
1 medium orange, sliced
1 medium lemon, sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
3 whole cloves
Optional garnishes: Orange slices, star anise and additional cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place remaining spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Place in pan., Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer gently, covered, 20 minutes. Transfer to a covered container; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Strain wine mixture into a large saucepan, discarding fruit and spice bag; reheat. Serve warm. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT MULLED WINE



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This recipe of my grandmother's is always a hit at a get-together, especially on those cold, blustery days. I usually keep it warm in a slow cooker. You can use claret or Burgundy.

Provided by Jess

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Mulled Wine Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups boiling water
½ cup white sugar
¼ lemon
8 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 (750 milliliter) bottle claret wine
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Stir water and sugar together in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Add lemon, cloves, and cinnamon stick; bring mixture to a boil and cook until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Strain and return water mixture to the saucepan; discard lemon, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
  • Stir claret wine into water mixture; heat until hot but not boiling, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve flecked with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 10.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

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