Mulled Wine
Magical aromas are simmering on the stove. Spices and citrus fill the air while gently infusing a fruity Pinot Noir!
Equipment
- medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 5 whole cloves
- 5 whole allspice
- 6 small cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 lemons, sliced thin
- 1 bottle Pinot Noir
Instructions
- Place the cloves and the allspice in a small mulling spice ball.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and the water, along with the cinnamon sticks and the spices in the mulling ball.
- Cook the liquid stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon slices. Cover and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the wine and return the pan to a medium-low heat. Gently warm the wine but do not allow it to boil.
- Ladle the mulled wine into wine glasses or mugs.