Mulled Wine Spices

Description

Mulled Wine Spices for mulled wine, punch and winter recipes

Mulled Wine Spices are an aromatic spice blend for homemade mulled wine, punch and winter drinks. The blend combines orange and lemon peel, apple pieces, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, anise, juniper berries and vanilla pieces.

The citrus peel adds a fruity note, apple pieces bring a mild sweetness in taste and cinnamon gives the typical warm spice direction. Cloves, fennel, anise, juniper and vanilla round off the blend with spicy, lightly sweet and aromatic notes.

Taste of the mulled wine spice blend

The taste is warm, fruity and spicy. The blend works well with red wine, apple juice, grape juice, black tea or fruit tea. This makes it suitable for classic mulled wine, alcohol-free punch or your own winter drinks.

• Mulled Wine Spices for homemade mulled wine
• With orange, lemon, apple, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla
• Also suitable for alcohol-free punch
• Works with red wine, apple juice, grape juice, black tea and fruit tea
• Can also be used for red cabbage, baking and winter recipes

Make mulled wine at home

With this spice blend, you can easily make mulled wine at home. You only need red wine, some Mulled Wine Spices and sugar or another sweetener to taste. It is important to heat the wine slowly and not let it boil, so the taste stays rounded.

After steeping, pour the mulled wine through a sieve to remove the spices. Then serve it hot and garnish it with orange or lemon slices if you like.

Ingredients for mulled wine

• 1 bottle of red wine
• 2–3 tablespoons Mulled Wine Spices
• Sugar to taste, optional
• Orange or lemon slices for decoration, optional

Mulled wine recipe

1. Pour the red wine into a pot and heat it slowly over medium heat. The wine should become hot, but it should not boil.
2. Add two to three tablespoons of Mulled Wine Spices and stir well.
3. Let the mulled wine steep for about 15 to 20 minutes over low heat so the spices can unfold in the wine.
4. If you prefer it sweeter, add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.
5. Pour the mulled wine through a sieve to remove the spices.
6. Serve it hot in cups or glasses and garnish with orange or lemon slices if desired.

Punch as an alcohol-free mulled wine variation

For an alcohol-free version, replace the wine with apple juice, grape juice, black tea or fruit tea. Apple juice creates a fruity and spicy punch that works well for cold days and winter recipes.

The spice blend can also be used in the kitchen. It adds a warm spicy note to red cabbage, compote, sweet-and-spicy baked goods, chutneys or winter sauces.

Ingredients for punch with apple juice

• 1 litre apple juice
• 2–3 tablespoons Mulled Wine Spices
• Sugar to taste, optional
• Orange or lemon slices for decoration, optional

Preparation of punch with apple juice

1. Pour the apple juice into a pot and heat it slowly over medium heat. The juice should become hot, but it should not boil.
2. Add two to three tablespoons of Mulled Wine Spices and stir well.
3. Let the punch steep for about 15 to 20 minutes over low heat so the spices can unfold in the apple juice.
4. If you prefer it sweeter, add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.
5. Pour the punch through a sieve to remove the spices.
6. Serve it hot in cups or glasses and garnish with orange or lemon slices if desired.

Ingredients Mulled Wine Spices

Orange and lemon peel, apple pieces, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, anise, juniper berries and vanilla pieces.

Mulled Wine Spices as a gift idea

If you are looking for a small gift version, our Mulled Wine Spice Bottle Hanger is a good match. It can be attached directly to a bottle of wine, juice or tea and works well as a small winter gift.

Create your own spice blend

You can also put together your own blend with individual ingredients from our fruit and spices category. Cinnamon, lemon peel, cloves, anise, fennel or juniper berries can be combined according to taste and used for mulled wine, punch or winter recipes.

Storage

To preserve scent and taste, store Mulled Wine Spices in a dry, cool and well-sealed place. Avoid direct sunlight, moisture and strong surrounding odours. This keeps the blend aromatic and versatile to use.