Citrus Ginger Mulled Wine
Get creative with homemade mulling spices, and warm up with a spiced glass of mulled wine or cider.
Servings: 10
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 firm orange use organic
- 2 inch piece root ginger peeled
- 15 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 vanilla pod
- 3 tablespoons unrefined sugar
- 3 bottles of red wine medium bodied
Instructions
- Prick the cloves into the whole orange, sharp end first - spread them evenly around the orange.
- Cut the orange in quarters, and transfer them in a large sauce pan, together with the rest of the ingredients.
- Place the sauce pan over medium heat, stir well and let warm just until simmering.
- Stir well, cover with a lid and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Use a strainer to remove the mulling ingredients, then pour evenly the liquid into serving glasses.
Notes
Mulling spices would make a beautiful Christmas present. Pack it in a small jar, wrap it with a colorful or rustic ribbon, and someone will think of you with grace at every sip of his/her mulled drink.