Get creative with homemade mulling spices, and warm up with a spiced glass of mulled wine or cider.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Servings: 10
Author: Ana Stanciu
Ingredients
1firm orange use organic
2inchpiece root ginger peeled
15cloves
2cinnamon sticks
1vanilla pod
3tablespoonsunrefined sugar
3bottles of red wine medium bodied
Instructions
Prick the cloves into the whole orange, sharp end first - spread them evenly around the orange.
Cut the orange in quarters, and transfer them in a large sauce pan, together with the rest of the ingredients.
Place the sauce pan over medium heat, stir well and let warm just until simmering.
Stir well, cover with a lid and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes over low heat.
Use a strainer to remove the mulling ingredients, then pour evenly the liquid into serving glasses.
Notes
Mulling spices would make a beautiful Christmas present. Pack it in a small jar, wrap it with a colorful or rustic ribbon, and someone will think of you with grace at every sip of his/her mulled drink.