Mulled Wine | Vanille Vanille | Warm Winter Comfort in a Mug

A simple recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes and can also be astonishingly delicious when higher quality spices are used in the mix.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

TIP: Prep the spices. Bring out the full flavours of your spices by toasting them before grinding. Just put your spices in a small skillet over medium-low heat, and shake the pan occasionally to prevent burning. You will know when they are ready by the fragrant aroma.

Step 2

After toasting grind the desired amount of each spice needed for the recipe - be generous with the grinding but take care not to add too much to this recipe. A little spice goes a long way.

Step 3

Combine wine, apple cider, brown sugar, and orange slices in a medium saucepan and mix in freshly ground allspice, Ceylon cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, and star anise. and simmer over lower heat for about 10 minutes

Step 4

NOTE: do NOT bring to a boil. Simply simmer slowly to warm the ingredients and allow the flavours to meld.

Step 5

When ready, pour into serving glass or mug and add extra fruit peels, star anise and/or cinnamon sticks to top off as a beautiful garnish.

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