It's a bit confusing to me that the wonders of hot wine have yet to become popular in the US. During my travels I've learned that Mulled Wine, Hot Wine, Glühwein, Vin Chaud, whatever you want to call it, is one of the most enjoyable ways to beat the cold. In many countries throughout Europe you can bear the bitter outside winter temperatures with this drink in hand. It holds the power to warm you from the inside out.
So, I decided to use what little I know about mulled wine and incorporate what I've picked up in Madrid about Sangria, to make my own recipe. And well not to boast, but the result was pretty damn good.
So to my poor snowed in readers back at home, I hope this recipe can help ease your cabin fever, even if only temporarily.
Step 1 Preparing the fruit: Cut the apple into chunks, ready to toss into the pot. Cut the lemon into wedges and remove seeds. Juice one orange and strain. Cut the other orange into thin slices. Put half of the slices aside to use as garnish. With the other half, insert sharp end of cloves into orange rinds, as to not loose them in the mixture.
Add there you have it– my perfect idea of snowed-in snacks.
*Keep in mind that one bottle of wine served three people with one glass each, so adjust accordingly to how many you will be serving.
**Also, everyone has their own preferences as to taste and spices, so altering the recipe a bit can't hurt. For example, I like sweeter drinks so I added a few extra squirts of honey while I was heating the wine.
Definitely going to try this! Have you found anywhere to go out and drink mulled wine in Madrid? It would be so nice on a terrace under a heat lamp!
Hi Kelsey! Ugh .. mulled wine on a terrace in Madrid would defintely be amazing, but unfortunately I have yet to find mulled wine around here. Missing Eastern Europe a lot … let me know if you try the recipe!
oops I meant to say Brussels not Madrid!!
Thanks for reading Jessica! Mulled wine is the best 🙂 I hope you like the recipe!