November 19, 2007

Mulled Wine !

When the weather gets colder and you just can't seem to heat up your bones nothing warms your heart and home like mulled wine. It's kind of like the Sangria of the snowbunny circuit. Mulled Wine will infuse your house with a festive aroma and is incredibly simple to make.

You will need:

1 inexpensive liter bottle of red wine

1 Orange, Sliced

1 Lime, Sliced

1 Lemon, Sliced

10 Cloves

10 Whole Allspice

3 Cinnamon Sticks

4 Whole Star Anise

2 Cups Sugar

Water

Place everything but the wine in a sauce pan. Cover with just enough water for the sugar to dissolve. Bring to a simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes. We are basically making a simple syrup infused with the spices and fruit. Add the wine and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Serve Hot garnished with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.

We like to keep the mulled wine in a crock pot. That way you can keep it warm to serve to guests.

Enjoy.