Mulled Wine Recipe

This is a traditional German recipe also known as Gluhwein (pronounced gluvine).

Perfect for those mid-winter dinner parties and gatherings.

750ml red wine 1 lemon, sliced 3 oranges, sliced 3 tablespoons sugar or honey 10 whole cloves 6 cinnamon quills 4 whole star anise 1 cup brandy or rum (Optional) cardamom, fresh ginger, grated nutmeg

Place all ingredients except the brandy in a large saucepan.  Warm slowly on a low heat gently simmer for 45 minutes.  Add brandy just before serving.


Recipe by Giles Young, Huckleberry Farms Greenlane