December is that month of the year where you could always do with a warm, fragrant drink to beat the cold; soak in the festive spirit while trying your hand at being creative.
:Ingredients
Bourbon Whiskey 90 ml
Red Wine (Merlot) 600 ml
Spice 100 gms
Star Anise
Cinnamon
Clove
Cardamom
Whiskey infused Peach 25gms
Whiskey infused raisins 25 gms
Orange peel 25 gms
Honey 45 ml
Brown Sugar 50 gms
:Method
Combine all the ingredients in a large pot.
Gently warm the ingredients on low to medium heat (avoid boiling), for 20-25 minutes.
Serve in a glass mug or wine glass.
Garnish: Slices of orange, cinnamon sticks
“It just doesn’t feel like Christmas if there isn’t mulled wine. This particular recipe is a favourite of mine and is served at Olive Beach, Bengaluru during the holiday season.
The infusion of star anise, cinnamon, sugar, and cloves in some great Merlot is the perfect way to enjoy the Christmas spirit. It’s fruity and spiced, but the wine still shines through.
And the best kind of wine to use for this is a dark, fruity, and full-bodied Merlot, which can support all-spice flavours.