Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup brandy
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the spices have released their flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in the brandy.
- Serve hot in individual glasses or a punch bowl.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (approximately 6 ounces):
- Calories: 250
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
Dish Characteristics:
- Warming and aromatic
- Sweet and spicy
- Perfect for holiday gatherings or cold winter nights
- Easily customizable with different spices or citrus fruits
User Comments:
- "This is the best mulled wine I've ever had! It's so flavorful and warming."
- "I love the combination of spices in this recipe. It's not too sweet, but it's definitely not too spicy."
- "This is a great drink to make for a party. It's easy to prepare and everyone always loves it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you can't find dry red wine, you can use a semi-sweet wine. Be sure to adjust the amount of sugar you add accordingly.
- If you don't have time to simmer the wine for 10 minutes, you can bring it to a boil and then remove it from the heat. However, the spices won't have as much time to release their flavors.
- Serve the wine hot, but be careful not to overcook it. If the wine boils for too long, it can lose its flavor.