CLASSIC MULLED WINE / MULLED WINE / HOW TO MULL WINE / MULLED WINE FOR CHRISTMAS

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

Non-alcoholic versions provide a similar flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and still flavorful.

star anise

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise extract

Fennel seeds mimic the flavor of star anise.

Add 1 glass of Shiraz wine to a saucepan.

Add 1 star anise, 2-3 pieces of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and orange peel to the wine.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture.

Turn on the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.

Stir occasionally to help dissolve the sugar and draw in the flavors of the spices.

After 10 minutes, switch off the heat and let it rest for some time.

Pour the mulled wine into a decanter after it cools down.

Serve warm during Christmas.

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