Hot Spiced Wine
Mulled wine is popular in many countries around the world, from Chile to Czech Republic. Because of its universality, this hot toddy has many varieties, from slow-cooked to quick and easy. This particular recipe from Food.com is one of the simpler versions.
Hot Spiced Wine
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 peppercorns, whole
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (to taste)
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 bottle red wine
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except wine in a pan and boil for five minutes.
- Reduce heat, add wine. Heat to the point where it is just before boiling. (Try to avoid boiling; the alcohol will begin to evaporate.)
- Strain into cups and serve hot.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Yield: Serves 4
