Easy Mulled Wine Recipe

When the temperatures drop, there's no better warmer than a mulled wine. This easy cocktail will impress party guests and take off the chill of a cold winter evening. Whether you're enjoying it by the fire with loved ones, or at a festive gathering, it's a crowd-pleaser.

Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

• 2 cardamom pods

• Orange zest & juice

• 6 whole cloves

• 6 allspice berries

• 6 whole black peppercorns

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 3 cups of fruity red wine

• ½ cup of sugar

• ¼ cup of brandy

Preparation:

1. First zest & juice a large orange.

2. With the flat side of a knife, bruise two cardamom pods and combine with the zest, juice, cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, red wine, sugar, and brandy in a large non-aluminium pot

3. Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring

4. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer until the flavors have melded (approximately 30 minutes)

5. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve and serve immediately