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Mulled Wine Spice Citrus

There's nothing quite like the smell of mulled wine simmering on the stove to make your home feel like a Christmas wonderland. This warming, spiced drink is perfect for welcoming guests or enjoying while wrapping presents on a chilly evening. Jamie's version strikes the perfect balance between sweet
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bottles 750ml each red wine (something fruity but not expensive)
  • 2 oranges 1 sliced, 1 juiced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 clementine sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 star anise
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brandy optional, but highly recommended
  • 1 vanilla pod split lengthways
  • Fresh nutmeg for grating

Method
 

  1. Pour both bottles of wine into a large saucepan or stockpot. Add the orange juice and place over medium-low heat.
  2. Add all the sliced citrus fruits to the wine along with the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and split vanilla pod.
  3. Stir in the honey or maple syrup and add a generous grating of fresh nutmeg (about 1/4 teaspoon).
  4. Let the mixture heat gently for 15-20 minutes—don't let it boil or you'll cook off all the alcohol! You want it steaming and fragrant.
  5. Stir in the brandy if using, then taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Keep warm on the lowest heat setting and ladle into heatproof glasses or mugs, making sure each serving gets a few spices and citrus slices for presentation.