Mulled wine, or heated and spiced wine, is usually made with red wine and a variety of spices, served warm.
This traditional winter drink dates to the 16th century when wine was flavored with sugar and spices. Mulled wine is surprisingly easy-to-make and is a delightfully soothing and satisfying sipper.
The hardest part will be choosing the bottle of red wine. We like dry varieties like Cab Sav, Malbec, or Merlot. Once you have your bottle of red, warm it up and combine it with some orange slices and warm spices like cloves, ginger, anise, cinnamon, or cardamom, then add some honey, and that’s it!
Check out this Mulled Wine, created by Derek Kwong of Barkeep SF, crafted with CK Mondavi and Family’s 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, a rich and velvety wine that brings the mulled flavors to life.
Mulled Red Wine
Serving Size: 4-5
Ingredients:
- 1 Bottle of CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 blood oranges
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 star anise
- 3 Vietnamese Canela Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 tablespoons Wild Mountain Brand Raw 100% Pure Honey
Preparation: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all dry ingredients. Slice 1 blood orange into thin wheels and place in saucepan. Slice the second blood orange into wheels and set aside. Bring to a simmer just before boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Serve immediately with caution as contents are hot – and delicious! Garnish with additional blood orange wheel, cinnamon stick, and a star anise.
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Source: Mixology News
