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Mulled Wine & How To Make It

Name: Mulled Wine & How To Make It
Ingredients: 1 litre red wine; 200ml orange juice; 200ml apple juice; 30ml brandy; 40g caster sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise - whole; 2 cardamom pods - crushed; 1 finger sized piece of fresh ginger - peeled and chopped; 1/2 orange - sliced; 1 Earl Grey teabag

Nothing gets us in the mood for Christmas like the smell of warm mulled wine. So, as part of our Christmas Countdown we’re letting you in on our ultimate seasonal recipe. For a true taste of Christmas follow our quick and easy ‘how to’ mulled wine guide below.

Ingredients

1 litre red wine
200ml orange juice
200ml apple juice
30ml brandy
40g caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise - whole
2 cardamom pods - crushed
1 finger sized piece of fresh ginger - peeled and chopped
1/2 orange - sliced
1 Earl Grey teabag

Method

Place all ingredients in a large non-reactive saucepan
Simmer for 40 minutes - do not boil
Strain and serve warm in a glass suitable for hot drinks
Garnish with a slice of orange

Music:
"Wish Background" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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