If the winter holidays have an aroma, it may just be mulling wine over a warm stove. With holiday spices of cinnamon, citrus, nutmeg and clove, this drink will facilitate memorable gatherins and evoke holiday cheer.
Recipe by Lisa Archer, Roanoke
Ingredients
Serves 8
2 oranges
2 bottles red wine
1/2 cup brandy or bourbon
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
2 green cardamom pods, crushed
6 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Peel one orange and place peels in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Slice the other orange into 8 slices and set aside. Add remaining ingredients to the saucepan and place over medium-high heat, stirring frequently while bringing to a boil. Once boiling, reduce mixture to low and simmer for 30 minutes. To serve, strain mixture and ladle mulled wine into cups. Garnish with orange slices and grated nutmeg.
