diff --git a/source/mulled-wine.md b/source/mulled-wine.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0a52068 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/mulled-wine.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Mulled Wine + +## Ingredients + +- **1 750ml bottle** dry red or white wine +- **1⁄4 cup** brandy, orange liqueur, or tawny port +- **1** orange, peeled and sliced into rounds +- **8** whole cloves +- **2** cinnamon sticks +- **2** star anise +- **2 tbsp.** honey or maple syrup, plus more to taste + +## Instructions + +1. Add **wine**, **brandy**, **orange slices**, and **spices**. + and 2 tbsp. **honey** to a large saucepan. + Stir briefly to combine. + +2. Cook on medium-high heat until barely simmering, stopping before the wine begins to bubble. + Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. + +3. Using a fine mesh strainer, remove and discard the orange slices and spices. + Add more **honey** to taste. + +4. Serve warm in mugs. Garnish with extra orange slices and spices. + +## Notes + +- Avoid using expensive wines for this recipe. + Their subtleties will be overwhelmed by the aromatics. + A mid-range bottle (or box) will do. + Look for Zinfandel, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Syrah. + +
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