Italy
Vin brûlé — Italian mulled wine
Red wine gently infused with citrus, honey and a mixture of spices; for adults.
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Italy
Red wine gently infused with citrus, honey and a mixture of spices; for adults.
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Saucepan · Mortar and pestle · Fine sieve · Heatproof glasses
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Crush the star anise, bay leaf, rosemary, peppercorns, thyme, pepper flakes, fennel, cloves and nutmeg in a mortar.
Peel and juice the orange and lemon. Remove the white pith from the peel. Heat the wine with the citrus peel and juice until just simmering, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Add the crushed spices, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and optional figs. Keep warm over low heat for at least 15 minutes without boiling vigorously.
Remove from the heat. Stir in optional spirits if using them; do not flambé. Strain out the peel and whole or crushed spices before serving in four portions. This drink still contains alcohol and is for adults.