Also known as vin brulé, or mulled wine, this hot drink is a cozy winter favorite. A great, grown-up alternative to hot chocolate, it’s the perfect drink for the holidays and beyond.
1 bottle dry red wine
3 whole cloves
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cinnamon sticks
1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
2 tablespoons sugar
zest of 1 orange
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the wine and 2 cups of water. Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, sugar and orange zest and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the wine. To serve, ladle the hot spiced wine into 4 individual glasses or mugs. Serves 4
December 20th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
What kind of dry red wine would you recommend?
December 22nd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I recommend Dolcetto, Barbaresco, Barbera, Pinot Nero, Pomino Rosso, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti DOCG, Etna Rosso and many more!
February 20th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Hmmm, we will be having a house party with my friends and I’m thinking of something new. This is pretty perfect. I’m planning for some inventions either foods or drinks, thanks much for this. =)
Xandra
April 2nd, 2011 at 6:52 am
Funny how closely this drink is to what we call in Sweden “glögg” but we add a whole almond to each cup and raisens instead of sugar.