A Holiday Slow Sipper. White wine, brandy, citrus & spices served with brandied orange wedges & candied ginger.
Citrus-Spiced Wine
Citrus
2- 750 ml bottles light-tasting, dry white wine Juice of 2 Valencia oranges 1 teaspoon fresh Valencia orange zest
Place all ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Once heated, cover and steep spices on low heat for 25-30 minutes or until wine has reached desired taste. Strain and pour into mugs with a brandied orange slice and candied ginger.
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (about 1 lemon) 2 cinnamon sticks
Garnishes
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Orange slices
1 whole nutmeg, crushed
Candied ginger chunks
6 tablespoons light brown sugar
Good quality brandy
1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup good quality brandy
Soak orange slices in brandy, and serve orange slices and candied ginger with mulled wine.
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