![]() ![]() ![]() You can get so many flavoured gin, so we went with orange gin for an extra festive twist. Brandy is the most traditional thing to add, however we like a glug of gin. You then need to add some kind of spirit or liqueur. You could swap the red wine for white wine if that is all you have. Red wine is the star of this drink, however you have some other options. This is why there are so many different variations of mulled wine across Europe, all with different names. Throughout the next century, the Romans conquered much of Europe and their love for mulled wine spread across their empire and the regions they traded with. They would heat wine to defend their bodies against the cold winter - sounds good to us. It is said that mulled wine originated in the 2nd century and it was created by the Romans. A bottle of wine, mixed with another alcohol of your choice (think brandy or gin) and some festive spices. It is such a simple drink to make, but with a lot of flavour. This winter cocktail is a must during the festive season, whilst cuddled up on the sofa watching a Christmas film. If you have never tasted, or even hear of, mulled wine before then you have been missing out. Cranberries - you don't have to include these, however we find that they look really nice in the glass when they are all served up.Ī full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.You can pick these up in the herbs and spices aisle of any supermarket. Star anise and whole cloves - another flavour bursting addition.Just a few sticks of cinnamon added to the slow cooker add so much flavour, and they look nice served up in the glass too. Cinnamon - cinnamon is a must when it comes to anything festive.You could add honey, but we love the flavour of maple syrup, and it keeps this vegan too. Maple syrup - we like to add a tough of sweetness to our mulled wine to take the edge off.Orange - is it even a Christmas drink without some orange? Just a the juice and zest of one orange adds so much citrusy flavour.Whilst brandy would be the usual addition, we are gin drinkers and we find that an orange gin adds a delicious festive flavour to this. Gin - we like adding a little something extra to our mulled wine.Try to avoid a cheap red wine, as not only will it taste cheap, but you will feel it the next morning. Red wine - we have use a shiraz cabernet, however any red wine will work in this as it will take on all the other flavours. ![]()
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