Christmas celebrations are incomplete without mulled wine. The warm, soul-stirring drink has been a part of the Christmas festivities since as early as 2nd century.
Ingredients
4-6 cloves
4 star anise
1 tsp nutmeg powder
2 cinnamon sticks
2 orange slices
1 cup sugar
Vanilla essence (optional)
Red wine
First make the syrup with little wine, poured in saucepan on medium flame.
Add in all the spices one after another, followed by sugar in the end.
Let the syrup take in all the flavour. Make sure to not let it boil. Grate and add orange to it. Keep stirring.
Now add the remaining red wine and mix well. Sieve the spices and serve hot.