Spiced Pear Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
4 cups Pear Juice
1 bottle Red Wine
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Honey
3 Cinnamon Sticks
2 Whole Cloves
2 Star Anise Pods
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 Orange, cut into slices
1 Pear, sliced, for garnish
Directions:
Combine pear juice, red wine, maple syrup, honey, and spices in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add orange slices. Let steep for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with orange slices and pear slices.
Honey-Blackberry Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
1 bottle Red Wine
2 cups Orange Juice
3 whole Cinnamon Sticks
1 whole Clove
1 Star Anise Pod
3 1/2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/3 cup Blackberries, plus more for garnish
Lemon Slices, for garnish
Directions:
Combine red wine, orange juice, blackberries, honey, lemon juice, and spices in a small sauce pot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer on low for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Garnish with blackberries and lemon slices.
Wintery Mulled Wine with Apple Cider and Brandy
Ingredients:
1 bottle Red Wine
3 cups Apple Cider
2 tablespoons Agave Nectar
3 whole Cinnamon Sticks
1 teaspoon ground Ginger
1 teaspoon ground Cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground Allspice
1/4 cup Brandy
1 Honey Crisp Apple, cut into wedges
Directions:
Combine red wine, apple cider, agave, and spices in a small sauce pot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy and apple wedges. Let steep for 10 minutes before serving
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