Christmas Mulled Wine

Christmas Mulled Wine

Cook time: 20 mins
Servings: 3-4
Difficulty: Beginner

Spice up your holiday season with a glass of Christmas Mulled Wine. It's a warm and comforting drink that's like a festive hug in a mug, perfect for sipping by the cozy fire or sharing the joy with loved ones. This mulled wine is a delightful blend of red wine, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness, creating a symphony of flavors and festive aromas. It's like a celebration in a glass!

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What you'll learn

  • Learn to choose the right type of wine for your mulled wine. Different wines have varying flavor profiles and tannin levels.
  • Know how to balance and blend citrus zest, herbs and spices to create a harmonious and aromatic mulled wine.
  • Enhance your mixology skills by knowing how to serve and garnish the mulled wine can enhance the overall enjoyment of this traditional holiday beverage.

Mise En Place

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Shopping List

750 ML Full-bodied dry red wine, 2 bottles (ex: Syrah, Cab, or Grenache)

Aquavit, 4 oz

Ruby port, 2 oz

Cinnamon sticks, 3x

Whole cloves, 12x

Green cardamom pods, 4x

Whole nutmeg, 1x

Star anise, 2x

Granulated sugar, 3/4 cup

Zest of 1 orange

Zest of 1 lemon

Dehydrated orange slice

Prep

  1. Prepare all the ingredients

How to cook

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the wine, aquavit, and ruby port
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, toast the spices until aromatic. Add into the pot with the wine
  3. Add sugar, zest of an orange and zest of a lemon.
  4. Simmer for 30 mins or until raw alcohol flavor has gone.
  5. Strain and serve warm or chill and serve cooled.
  6. Garnish with dehydrated orange slices.