Mulled Wine

Fruity, spicy and oh so Christmassy, mulled wine may be more traditional in the Northern Hemisphere where the festive season is much colder and more suited to the warm festive beverage. But we recommend you try a glass or two later on Christmas Eve, once all the presents are wrapped and the kids are tucked up in bed, or at the end of the Christmas day when you finally get to put your feet up. You won’t regret it. There are a few unoaked soft and fruity red wines available in New Zealand including Cleanskins Australian Shiraz and Old Fat Unicorm Pinot Noir from South Australia that won’t break the bank, both are available at vineonline.co.nz where you can search for unoaked varietals.

5 minutes to prepare | 20-25 minutes to combine and heat 

Ingredients:

  • 2 unwaxed oranges
  • Peel of one lemon
  • 150 grams of caster sugar
  • 5 cloves, plus a few extra for garnishing
  • 5 bruised cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 bottles of fruity, unoaked red wine

Instructions:

  1. Place a large saucepan on the stovetop. Add the juice of one orange along with the lemon peel, sugar and spices. Add enough wine to just cover the sugar, and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally
  2. Bring everything to the boil and cook for 5-8 minutes until you have a deliciously thick syrup.
  3. Turn down the heat and add the remaining wine to the saucepan, stirring through.
  4. Gently heat the aromatic wine mixture before serving in glasses with orange segments and cloves as garnish.

RECIPE FROM AGA AND FALCON.

share this recipe:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest

Still hungry? Here’s more

A big bowl of asparagus, mint and lemon risottoa sits on a bench top with ingredients sitting around it.

Asparagus, Mint and Lemon Risotto

There’s nothing like fresh asparagus, and in New Zealand, we are extremely lucky (for a very limited time) to get it straight from the garden to the table. This Jamie Oliver risotto recipe takes the best of spring fresh flavours, marrying fresh mint, asparagus and lemon, all currently in season and at their tastiest. Easy to make, delicious to eat, if you wanted to add some protein, you could always throw in some cooked bacon, or some hot smoked salmon would also taste spectacular alongside this rice dish.

Read More
Two loaves or herbed traditional fougasse bread sit on top of some borwn paper on a bench.

Spring Fougasse with Pea and Mint Soup

Spring has sprung, the blossoms are on the trees and the days are warming up. This recipe encompasses the freshness and vibrancy of the start of the warmer months. A classic fluffy herby French bread served alongside a palette pleasing pea and mint soup. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a hosting a Spring lunch.

Read More
Scroll to Top