Traditional mulled wine is the elixir of the season and an aromatic bowl shared between friends makes for a jolly yuletide ritual
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Serves 12
- Orange 1
- Clementines 3
- Lemons 2
- Claret red wine 2 bottles
- Cloves 10
- Cinnamon sticks 2
- Star anise 2
- Muscovado sugar 150g
- Brandy 2-3 shots
- Peel the zest from the orange and clementines. Squeeze out the juice together with the juice of the lemons into a large saucepan, adding the claret.
- Stick the cloves into the skinless orange and clementines and press them into the skin of the lemon. Place in the saucepan, adding the cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Bring the mixture to the boil and reduce to a medium heat. Add sugar to taste and the brandy. Allow to simmer for around 40 minutes.
- Once the mixture has simmered, sieve and remove spices and fruits.
- The claret and muscovado sugar produce a rich flavour which can be diluted with a little water if required.
You will need
- Orange 1
- Clementines 3
- Lemons 2
- Claret red wine 2 bottles
- Cloves 10
- Cinnamon sticks 2
- Star anise 2
- Muscovado sugar 150g
- Brandy 2-3 shots
Method
- Peel the zest from the orange and clementines. Squeeze out the juice together with the juice of the lemons into a large saucepan, adding the claret.
- Stick the cloves into the skinless orange and clementines and press them into the skin of the lemon. Place in the saucepan, adding the cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Bring the mixture to the boil and reduce to a medium heat. Add sugar to taste and the brandy. Allow to simmer for around 40 minutes.
- Once the mixture has simmered, sieve and remove spices and fruits.
- The claret and muscovado sugar produce a rich flavour which can be diluted with a little water if required.
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