"Mulled wine is one of my absolute
favorite drinks for any chilly night. I
love allowing it to gently mull on the
stove top for a few hours, making the
house smell of warm spices. In this
extra boozy version, I added the plums
and homemade plum brandy to provide
more depth and flavor."
PLUM MULLED WINE
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Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine
- 1 cup plum brandy
- 1 ruby port
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 10 Italian plums
- 5 star anise
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 12 cloves
Method
Step 1
Combine the wine, brandy, port, brown sugar, orange, plums, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat for 30 mins and up to 1 hour. Do not boil. Strain to remove solids and serve warm, garnished with a hollyhock flower.