Name: Mulled wine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (185ml) brandy; 3/4 cup (185ml) water; 1 orange, zest cut into strips; 1 lemon, zest cut into strips; 1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar; 3 cinnamon quills; 8 cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 bottles (1.5 litres) merlot

Ingredients

3/4 cup (185ml) brandy

3/4 cup (185ml) water

1 orange, zest cut into strips

1 lemon, zest cut into strips

1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar

3 cinnamon quills

8 cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 bottles (1.5 litres) merlot

Method

1.In a large saucepan over medium heat, place the brandy, water, orange and lemon zests, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes so all the flavours can infuse.

2.Add the red wine, bring back to a simmer then remove from the heat. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.

The easiest way to remove the zest from the fruit is by using a vegetable peeler.
Note

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