Mulled wine with dry red wine
Origin of the recipe
The first stories of a drink similar to mulled wine come to us from Ancient Rome. The Romans mixed wine with spices, attempting to improve its flavor, but did not heat it. This gave the wine a refined aroma and prolonged shelf life. In the Middle Ages, in colder European countries, wine began to be heated and flavored with the spice "galangal" (a close relative of ginger). Gradually, many original recipes for a hot drink based on wine and spices emerged, helping to warm oneself in cold weather and protect against colds. The Russian word "mulled wine" most likely originated from the German phrase "glühender Wein" (abbreviated "gluwein"), meaning hot wine. Today, it is an integral traditional drink at European fairs, with each country having its own distinctive mulled wine recipe based on local culinary preferences.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Dry red wine
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Water
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Carnation
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Cinnamon
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Star anise
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Apple
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Lemon
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Oranges
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Honey
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Spoon
- Pot
Immerse yourself in the coziness of winter evenings with a fragrant and warming mulled wine made with red wine and aromatic spices.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place cloves, cinnamon, and star anise in water and place on fire.
Step 2:
Cut the apple, orange and lemon into cubes.
Step 3:
Place the sliced orange and lemon into boiling water with spices and crush them slightly with a potato masher to release the juice into the liquid.
Step 4:
Add apple and honey there, slowly pour in wine.
Step 5:
Stirring, bring almost to a boil, but do not boil.
Step 6:
Let it brew for 5-10 minutes.
Step 7:
Serve hot in beautiful glasses.
Cooking tips
The choice of fruits or berries is optional, as long as they are juicy and not starchy. For example, avoid bananas or mangoes, as they will make the drink cloudy.
If you use ground spices, strain the mulled wine through a fine sieve before serving to prevent the spice powder from floating around in the glass and getting on your tongue.
Adding grated nutmeg gives mulled wine a very good taste.
For a non-alcoholic version, the wine can be replaced with cherry juice or dark (red) grape juice.
Gingerbread cookies, fruit strudel, cheese or cold meats go well as snacks with mulled wine.
