November 30, 2016
Mulled Wine Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup - Missouri port-style wine
1 cup - Orange juice
1/2 cup - Cointreau (orange liqueur)
1/2 cup - Brown sugar
2 - Oranges, zested in strips
10 - Cloves, whole
2 - Cinnamon sticks
2 bottles - Missouri Chambourcin
For the garnish:
1 cup - Raisins
1/3 cup - Cointreau
1/2 cup - Almonds, whole
Fresh orange slices
Directions:
Prepare the garnish-
Combine raisins and Cointreau in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 2+ hours. (Raisins may prepares up to one week in advance. Refrigerate unil use.) Toast the almonds on a baking sheet at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
Combine all ingredients except the Chamboucin in a large pot with a lid. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until reduced to approximately 2 cups, 12-15 minutes. Add Chambourcin and warm over low heat with the lid on. Do not boil. To serve, add a spoonful of each the raisins and almonds to a glass or mug. Strain the mulled wine into each glass. Garnish with fresh orange slices.
Recipe adapted from tastefoodblog.com.