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Hot Spiced Mulled Wine

A delicately spiced mulled inspired by a London trip and very suited to our cold weather.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine 750mL
  • 1/4 cup raw cane sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole allspice
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 1 large orange washed
  • 1 cup ruby port

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, combine 1 cup red wine, sugar, cinnamon, allspice and star anise. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir to ensure that all the sugar is dissolved. The syrup will be dark and fragrant.
  2. Slice the orange into 1/4-inch rounds, peel and all. Carefully add orange slices to the pot. Arrange them so they are submerged under the spiced syrup. Partially cover the pot with a lid and infuse with the oranges for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour in the remaining bottle of red wine and the port and stir to combine.
  4. Over low heat, warm the mulled wine to the desired temperature for serving. Stir well, then strain through a small sieve into coffee cups or a thermos. Serve hot, with an orange slice.