MULLED LILLET WINE

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The aromatic aperitif wine Lillet Blanc is simmered with two kinds of citrus (orange and lemon) and a bevy of spices (black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom) for this festive, warming drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Drink Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bottles (each 750 ml) Lillet Blanc
Peeled zest of 1 orange, plus 1 cup fresh juice (from 3 to 4 oranges)
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving
6 cloves
12 cardamom pods, lightly cracked
6 ounces pear or apple brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine Lillet, orange zest and juice, lemon, sugar, and spices. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Strain; discard solids. Ladle into mugs, garnish with cinnamon sticks, and stir 1/2 ounce brandy into each; serve.

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