Best Mulled Wine A La Kolibri Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

SLOW-COOKER MULLED WINE

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories beverage

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cloves
3 whole star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
1 bottle red wine
1/4 cup sugar, optional (depending on sweetness of wine)
2 strips orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 1/2 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed and strained, or store-bought
1 small sprig rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

Wrap the cloves, star anise and cinnamon in a small square of cheesecloth and secure it with kitchen twine.
Combine the wine, sugar if using, orange zest, orange juice, rosemary and the spice pouch in a slow cooker. Cook on low heat until hot, about 1 hour. Adjust the slow cooker to the "warm" setting. Serve in mugs with a rosemary sprig as garnish.

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