On this episode, Carolyn Evans-Hammond shares an affordable wine from a quality-minded producer that’s perfect for her mulled wine recipe. Ask your retailer about this wine today.
Recipe:
– 4 whole cloves
– 3 star anise
– 5 cardamom pods
– 2 cinnamon sticks, each about as long as your thumb
– 1 orange, sliced
– 6 tablespoons of white sugar
– 2 ounces of decent brandy or Cognac
Method:
1) Pour the wine into the pot. Add the brandy and toss in the spices.
2) Wash, slice and add the orange to the pot.
3) Stir in the sugar and put the heat on low. Let it simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. But don’t let it boil.
4) When it’s ready, serve it by the mugful, garnished with a whole star anise, a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange.
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