MULLED PORT & LEMON

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If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 glasses

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange
1 lemon
750ml bottle ruby port
2 star anise (optional)
4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks , plus more to serve (optional)
plenty of ice , to serve
orange and lemon slices, to serve
lemonade , for topping up

Steps:

  • Using a peeler, pare thin strips of zest from the orange and lemon. Squeeze the juice. Put the zests and juice into a large saucepan, then add the Port and remaining ingredients. Simmer very gently for 20 mins, then leave to cool completely. Can be made up to 1 week ahead and chilled. To serve, 'frost' the glasses if desired (see 'Tip', below left), put ice and slices of orange and lemon in each glass, then carefully pour in equal quantities of the Port and lemonade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar

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