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Christmas Mulled Wine - Festive and Signature Drink for Capturing the Holiday Spirit!

Mulled wine is a must-have drink for winter festivals in European countries. With temperatures often dropping below zero, mulled wine becomes the perfect drink to warm the body and soul.


Thinking back to a few years ago when I traveled to Finland and Estonia during the winter, the temperature was barely above 5°C. Street vendors of all sizes were selling mulled wine for 3 euros a cup. The warm, aromatic drink was irresistible. As soon as I ordered a cup, I couldn't wait to take off my gloves and feel the warmth of the red wine through the paper cup. Taking a slow sip, the chill was instantly driven away from my body, and I felt incredibly happy.


Making mulled wine is simple; all you need is red wine and dried spices. There is no fixed rule for the combination of spices, so feel free to choose according to your preference. In Big Boy's opinion, certain spices are essential, such as cinnamon, cloves, and dried orange slices. Nowadays, some supermarkets even sell spice packs specifically for making mulled wine, which can save you time if you prefer a more convenient option.



After simmering red wine with spices over a gentle heat, the aromas of cloves, cinnamon, and other spices fill the air, combined with the rich fragrance of honey. The taste is sweet and very warming. There's also another way to enjoy mulled wine: pairing it with ice cream. This simple twist can transform this popular European beverage into an easy dessert.




Ingredients

 

Red Wine

750ml

Cinnamon

2 sticks

Clove

10pcs

Cardamom

10pcs

Dried Cranberry

10pcs

Dried Ginger

to taste

Dried Orange Slice

2 slices

Fresh Orange Slice

3 slices

Honey

3-4 tbsp


Steps

 
1. Place all the spices and fresh orange slices into a pot and simmer over low heat.

2. When it starts to steam, reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes. (Do not let it boil, or the alcohol will evaporate.)

3. After 25 minutes, add honey and stir well, then cover the pot again and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

4. Once done, enjoy it as is or serve with ice cream for an instant Christmas dessert!

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