Christmas Mulled Wine

Serves: 12
Always a winner on a cold Christmas Day.

Ingredients

  • 4 lemons
  • 2 large oranges
  • 2 bottle of red wine
  • 16 cloves
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 150g (approx 5oz) caster sugar

Instructions

  • 1
    Peel the zest very thinly from 3 lemons and 1 orange, and squeeze the juice. Thinly slice the remaining orange and lemon. Quarter the slices, put on a plate, cover and reserve for garnish.
  • 2
    Pour the wine, 1.2 litres (2 pints) water, citrus peel and juices into a large pan, add the cloves and cinnamon sticks. Bring to simmering point, cover and keep at simmering for about an hour. Stir in sugar to taste.
  • 3
    Strain and serve hot with the reserved orange and lemon slices floating on the top.

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