Best Mulled White Wine With Pear Brandy Recipes

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MULLED WHITE WINE



Mulled White Wine image

This warming drink has the flavorful depth of the classic red version but is lighter in body. Choose a white that's not too acidic, such as a Viognier or an oaked Chardonnay (wines that are more astringent can develop a harsh edge when heated).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 orange
5 whole cloves
3 whole star anise pods
1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 bottle (750 mL) medium-bodied white wine

Steps:

  • Peel orange in strips using a vegetable peeler, being careful not to remove any pith (the white part). Push cloves into peel.
  • Combine clove-studded orange peel, the star anise, ginger, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add wine. Let stand for 20 minutes to mull.
  • Just before serving, gently reheat mulled wine over medium heat until just beginning to simmer. Serve warm.

MULLED WHITE WINE WITH PEAR BRANDY



Mulled White Wine with Pear Brandy image

WHAT: White wine infused with cardamom and star anise, as well as the more traditional triumvirate of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and amped up with pear brandy. HOW: A slice of Asian pear is added to each drink as a garnish-the pear softens slightly as it absorbs the warm booze and makes for a yummy treat once you've sipped the last of the wine. WHY WE LOVE IT: Like a delicate warm sangria, this drink is the perfect accompaniment to a cozy evening indoors.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 750-ml bottle dry or off-dry white wine, preferably Riesling or GrĂ¼ner Veltliner
1 piece star anise
Two 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger
3 green cardamom pods
3 whole cloves
3 to 4 tablespoons honey, or to taste
1/4 cup pear brandy, such as Poire Williams
4 slices Asian pear

Steps:

  • 1. Put the wine in a medium heavy saucepan with the star anise, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and honey (start with 3 tablespoons and adjust later if necessary). Set the pan over medium heat and bring just to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let the wine mull for at least 15 minutes.
  • 2. Taste and add more honey if you like. Gently reheat the wine until it starts to steam, then turn off the heat and stir in the brandy.
  • 3. Divide among 4 mugs or heatproof glasses, putting a few of the whole spices in each mug if you like, and add a slice of Asian pear. Toddy away!

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