Christmas

Mulled Wine

Ingredients

  • 10 cloves
  • 10 cardamon pods
  • 5 coriander seeds
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 5 cm (2") piece cinnamon stick
  • 275 ml. (10 fl. oz.) water
  • 1 apple, cut into slices
  • 1 orange, cut into slices
  • Bottle of red wine
  • 275 ml. (10 fl. oz.) apple juice
  • 150 ml (5 fl. oz.) brandy
  • 275 ml. (10 fl. oz.) orange or tropical juice

Method

1

Put 275 ml. (10 fl. oz.) water in a pan with the spices and bring to the boil. Take off heat and put in orange and apple slices.

2

Add the wine, brandy, apple and orange juice and heat gently without boiling for 20 minutes.

3

Serve warm by keeping on a low heat.

4

Sieve if you like, raise a glass and enjoy!