Fireside Spice Delight

Fireside Spice Delight is a soul-warming and comforting drink that envelops you in its rich and spiced aroma. This mulled wine-based cocktail, infused with brandy and a blend of aromatic spices, delivers a cozy and slightly sweet flavor profile that is perfect for sipping by the fireside on a chilly winter evening.

Fireside Spice Delight

A soul-warming mulled wine-based cocktail with brandy and a blend of aromatic spices, delivering a cozy and slightly sweet flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 25 oz. Red wine
  • 8.50 oz. Brandy
  • 1 Orange
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 6 Cardamom pods
  • 8 Cloves
  • 2 Star anise
  • 0.50 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.50 cup Raisins
  • 0.50 cup Almonds

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, brandy, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise.
  2. Heat the mixture over low heat, ensuring it does not boil.
  3. Once the mixture is warm, add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
  4. Continue to heat the mixture for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Strain the mixture to remove the spices and orange slices.
  6. Serve the Fireside Spice Delight warm, garnished with raisins and almonds.