Organic Spices for Mulling Wine
A delicious and classic combination of spices which makes ordinary cider, wine, tea and brandy into extraordinary drinks in winter. Mulled wine, is hot wine infused with spices, sugar and citrus peel, is a wonderful way to welcome guests on a cold winter evening. Known as "Glühwein" in German and "Vin Chaud" in French, mulled wine is often enjoyed at Christmas outdoor markets in Continental Europe.
How to make mulled wine:
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Mix all the ingredients together, and bring slowly to the boil in a stainless steel or other non-corrosive saucepan. When just at simmering point switch off the heat and leave the spices to infuse for 15 minutes. Heat the mixture again briefly then strain off the spices and peel. Either serve immediately or keep the wine warm - a thermos flask is an easy way to do this.