With Christmas fast approaching and the festive menu starting on Thursday we will be serving Mulled Wine throughout December, and after defrosting the car this morning I couldn’t think of a better time to start the preparation. We will be making approximately 500 litres of Mulled Wine (about 2,500 glasses) over the festive season, however below is our recipe for those who want to make and enjoy at home.
Ingredients;
3 bottles of inexpensive Red Wine
½ bottle of Ruby Port
¼ bottle Brandy
2 oranges & 2 Lemons
¼ Bottle of Ginger Wine
100 ml of sugar syrup or 1 litre of Lemonade (adjust to taste)
In some muslin add some cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise and the zest of an orange and lemon. (Alternatively buy a pre made packet from your local supermarket).
Method;
Put all of the ingredients into a pan and slowly bring up to the boil, as soon as it starts to bubble turn down to a gentle simmer as you won't want to boil away the alcohol! When it is up to temperature keep warm before serving.
For all those not wanting to go to the trouble simply pop along and see Charlie and the team for a true winter warmer.......
Richard Shone, Deputy General Manager – 28th November
