Mulled Red Wine Berry Potion
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Fine mesh strainer
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the red wine into a large saucepan and add the frozen mixed berries, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise pods.
- Place the pan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes without boiling.
- Remove the pan from the heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a clean pitcher or bowl to remove the solids.
- Ladle the mulled wine into mugs and add an orange slice to each one before serving.
Notes
Prepare the potion a few hours ahead and reheat it gently on the stove to let the berry and spice flavors blend further. Taste and add a little more sugar if your wine tastes especially dry. Skip the star anise if you prefer a milder spice note.
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large saucepan, Wooden spoon, Fine mesh strainer, Ladle
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large saucepan, Wooden spoon, Fine mesh strainer, Ladle