When I decided to come to California, I had this image of the southern part of the state being perpetually 80 and sunny. I was not 100% correct in this assumption, there are definitely the occasional chilly days. Despite my love for the sun, I am happy to bring on a bit of chill because that means it is appropriate to make some of my cold-time favorites. And this recipe just oozes autumn.
I first tried mulled wine in London last year with my family. It seemed like every pub and restaurant we visited had the traditional drink as a “special” around the Halloween and Christmas season. I took some convincing to try this beverage as it was ladled out of what I can only imagine was a large, tin garbage bin. Once I got over my sanitation fears, I was very pleasantly surprised. If you are unfamiliar with mulled wine, it is simply a mix of dry red wine and spices that is served warm on cooler days.
Ingredients:
2 bottles of dry red wine
5oz. of Brandy
4-5 cinnamon sticks
14 full cloves
orange zest
juice of one orange
Warm all ingredients over medium heat for about 20 minutes but do no bring to a boil. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
P.S. Mulled wine is good the first day you make it, and even better the next day once the spices have all set in.
I want to make this! You little inspirational diva, you…
That sounds so yummy! I love warm adult beverages with a bit of spice in them.
Don’t think the Corbett Canyon wine in the picture went unnoticed! Nice touch.
I was just about to comment on that! : )
I had to advertise the family business!
I’m living away from my home in London, in New York City right now, but yes, I know what you mean – every pub in London tends to do this drink as a “special” in winter! I think with mulled wine it is very hard to get the level of sweetness right. I’d love to try this recipe, sounds delicious!
Hi there! Fantastic stuff, perform let me know when you publish again something similar to this!