How to Make Mulled Wine

Looking for an easy party drink that will impress your guests - try mulled wine!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 qts. dry red wine (such as zinfandel, pinot, burgundy, etc.)
• 1 qt. dry white wine
• 1 pt. Marc (or heavy brandy)
• 1 c. white sugar (more to taste)
• 6 sticks cinnamon
• 12 whole cloves
• 1/8 tsp. allspice
• 1/8 tsp. mace
• 2 oranges
• 1 lemon

1. Pour 6 ounces red wine from the first bottle into an appropriate glass for later quality control checks. This may need to be repeated from another bottle, at the cook's discretion.

2. Pour the remaining wine from the first bottle into a 3 gallon pot (or larger) and begin gentle heating.

3. As it begins to warm, add sugar and spices. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

4. Add Marc (or brandy) and all remaining wine. (Note: if there are too many quality control checks, it is frequently necessary to purchase more wine.) :)

5. Heat thoroughly but do not allow to boil! Add thinly sliced lemon and 1 orange and allow mix to steep for about 1 hour over low heat.

6. Add more sugar during this time if desired, but do it slowly and ensure it dissolves. Frequent samples are usually required during this time, again for the sake of quality control.

7. Serve hot and garnish with orange slices. A stick of cinnamon could also be used. Serves about 12-15 folks, or two quality control inspectors.

[urfriend]

on 11/16/2008 So easy. I always thought it would be more complicated. Thanks for the advise.