Gleuwine

Photo: flickr user chatirygirl

Ingredients

1 bottle dry red wine (750ml)

1/2 cup brandy

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1 lemon, thinly sliced

6 whole cloves

2 oranges, thinly sliced

Orange zest, to garnish

Place the wine, sugar, brandy, water, orange, lemon, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a large saucepan over low heat.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture is aromatic.

Remove from heat.

Strain mulled wine into a large jug and add the orange oil.

Pour among serving glasses.

Decorate with orange zest and serve immediately.

*Mulled wine can be made up to 30 minutes ahead.

Recipe from Bite Sized cooking

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 3:02pm