'Mulled’ means heated with spices, which is just the thing for the cold days of winter! Lovely enjoyed round the bonfire or as part of your Christmas celebrations. Recipes for mulled wine go back to mediaeval times.
Serves:8
- 150ml water
- 150ml orange juice
- 100g brown sugar
- 1 bottle red wine
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 4 star anise
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
Preparation Time: 6 minutes. Cooking Time: 25 minutes.
1. Place the water, orange juice, sugar, wine, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, star anise and most of the orange and lemon slices in a large saucepan. Place the remaining fruit slices to the side.
2. Bring the wine to the boil on the boiling plate, hotplate on boiling setting or induction on high. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
3. Once boiling transfer to the simmering plate or reduce the heat setting and allow to heat through gently for about 20 minutes.
4. Strain the mulled wine into a large heatproof jug and pour into glasses.
5. Decorate with the reserved orange and lemon slices. Enjoy whilst hot.
