Nothing beats a nice mulled wine during an autumn or winter's evening. Mulled wine, in most cases, is usually red wine combined with a variety of spices and served warm. It is very easy to make, and perfect for dinner parties, holiday parties as well as a nice evening "nightcap".
There are a variety of mulled wine recipes. Gluhwein, popular in German-speaking countries, combines red wine, slowly heated and mixed with cinnamon sticks, vanilla pods, cloves, citrus (usually orange), and sugar. When served, garnishing it with the cinnamon stick ads a nice touch, and allows you to stir your wine so it's functional as well as flavorful.
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A traditional recipe for mulled wine is very simple. For every pine of wine you wish to mull, add in 1 cupful of water and then sugar & spice to taste. Boil the spice in the water until the flavor is extracted. Add the wine & sugar. Bring the entire mixture to boiling-point. Pour & serve.
Spices that are typical for this type of wine include cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, or mace. You can mull almost any kind of wine, but port and claret are the most popular. It's important that the pot or vessel that you use for mulling be carefully cleaned and kept only for mulling purposes as any other use can spoil the flavor of the wine itself.
There are tons of recipes online for mulled wine, and even non-alcoholic mulled beverages as well, for those who do not consume alcohol. No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be bound for a tasty beverage to keep you warm and cozy during the forthcoming colder months.
Wine Recipe - How to Make Mulled Wine
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