Mulled Wine Recipe

Essential for bonfires, Guy Fawkes, Halloween and Christmas, mulled wine is a great way to brighten the dark evenings of autumn and winter. Our mulled wine recipe includes the expected festive spices and orange zest, but cleverly adds a dash of sweet peach schnapps.

For a special occasion you’ll want some stylish heatproof glasses or elegant mugs to serve this easily-made cup of cheer.

• 750ml of red wine
• 250ml of orange juice
• 100ml of water
• 50ml of peach schnapps
• 1/2 orange, pare the zest
• 5g of Bart star anise
• 3g of Bart cloves
• 1g of Bart juniper berries
• 1 Bart cinnamon stick
• 1 Bart cardamom pod
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme

Method:

1. For the mulled wine, combine the red wine, orange juice, peach schnapps and water in a saucepan. Add the bay leaf, cardamom pod, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange zest, juniper berries, thyme and star anise and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
2. Carefully pass the mulled wine through a fine sieve and into a jug. It is now ready to serve.

 Enjoy.