Mulled Wine with Cardamom, Raisinis, and Almonds

Posted by Chris on November 25, 2007

Try mulled wine recipe one from whats4eats with the raisins and almonds in it and let me know what you think. Under variations, I like the use of the word “bracing.” Bracing is what I usually do at the beginning of what is looking like a night where I be “testing” a lot of mulled wine recipes. It’s funny how much more colorful my descriptions get as the night goes on - maybe less accurate but more colorful.

Mulled Wine

Yield: 4-5 servings

INGREDIENTS	PREP	AMOUNT
Red wine		1 bottle
Sugar		3-5 Tbsp
Cinnamon sticks		2-4 each
Cloves		4-6 each
Cardamom pods		3-4 each
Orange peel		1 each

METHOD

1. Place all ingredients in a pot and slowly bring to a simmer over a low flame. Do not boil. Cover and let steep on a very low flame for about 15 minutes.
2. Strain, if desired, ladle into mugs and serve.

VARIATIONS

• Add a few shots of cognac or brandy to the wine just before serving for a more bracing beverage.
• Vary the amount of sugar and spices to your taste.
• Drop a couple raisins and an almond or two in each glass if you like.

Enjoy!