Name: Mulled Wine, the Original Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 litro of Red Wine; 3 cucchiai of White Sugar; 2 stecche of Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; Mezza of Nutmeg; 1 radice of Ginger; 3 baccelli of Cardamom; 1 Oranges; 1 Lemon; q.b. of Oranges; q.b. of Cinnamon; q.b. of Anise

Mulled Wine is a warm beverage made with Red Wine, Sugar, and Spices, traditionally served during winter, especially during the Christmas season. According to tradition, particularly in Northern Italy, Mulled Wine is commonly found at Christmas markets, outside churches during the holiday season, and at local festivals.

The origin of the Mulled Wine Recipe is quite interesting; it is believed that the original recipe was invented by monks who, being great experts in herbs and spices, decided to create this alcoholic beverage to fight seasonal ailments. Indeed, even today, Mulled Wine is considered a traditional remedy for colds.

What kind of wine should you use? Simple, you’ll need a good, full-bodied Red Wine. I recommend choosing a wine with an alcohol content of around 13%, such as Barolo (a prestigious Italian red wine from Piedmont), Pinot Noir, or Sangiovese (a typical Tuscan grape variety). Let’s discover together how to make Mulled Wine!

Instructions

To prepare Mulled Wine (Vin Brulé), start by grating the lemon and orange zest, being careful not to grate the white pith. In a pot, combine the orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, freshly grated nutmeg, and sugar. Add the red wine and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Lower the heat to minimum and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once ready, strain the mixture through a sieve and pour it into glass mugs. For decoration, add cinnamon sticks and orange peel, and serve the Mulled Wine hot.

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