Orange mulled wine

Name: Orange mulled wine
Ingredients: 1 liter dry red wine; 200 g sugar; 10 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 2 oranges (zest only)

Beverages - Orange mulled wine by Matilda G. - Recipia

Orange mulled wine is served hot, as soon as I take it off the heat; the red wine is sweetened and picks up the aroma of orange and spices. This winter warmer has cinnamon and cloves, and stays sweet. I use dry red wine, since the added sugar sweetens it enough. Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 13 minutes. Total time: 18 minutes. Servings: 4. About 390 kcal and 0.3 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

1 liter dry red wine
200 g sugar
10 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 oranges (zest only)

Preparation

1. Peel the zest from the 2 oranges in wide strips, without grating it. 2. Put the red wine, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon, nutmeg and strips of zest in a small saucepan. Heat for about 8 minutes, until the wine starts to boil. 3. Leave the wine on the heat for another 5 minutes. The liquid simmers gently, and the spices color the surface. 4. Strain and serve hot. If it has cooled, warm it before serving.

Notes

Serve with gingerbread while it’s still hot. A dry red wine with a mild flavor works better here than a very harsh one. With the oranges, use only the colored part of the zest; the white layer can make the drink bitter. I put it on to heat close to serving time, and when I make a larger amount, I keep all the measurements in proportion. Keep any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and warm over low heat before pouring.

Frequently asked questions

Does all the alcohol evaporate during boiling?

No, boiling for 5 minutes does not remove all the alcohol. For an alcohol-free version, use 1 liter of unsweetened red grape juice and leave out the sugar.

Can I use dry white wine?

Yes, replace the red wine with 1 liter of dry white wine. The flavor will be different, but the spices and orange zest work well with it too.

What can I use instead of the cinnamon stick?

Add another 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon instead of the stick. The liquid will turn out cloudier after straining.