Table of Contents
- Enjoy Festive Drinks Effortlessly with Mulled Wine Syrup
- The Convenience of Preparing the Syrup in Advance
- How to Make Mulled Wine Syrup
- Recipe: Mulled Wine Syrup
Enjoy Festive Drinks Effortlessly with Mulled Wine Syrup
What is mulled wine syrup?
Mulled Wine Syrup is a concentrated version of the classic festive drink. It’s designed for convenience, so you can enjoy the rich, spicy flavour of mulled wine without the hassle of making a whole batch. Simply store the syrup in the fridge and make one, two or even six glasses in less than five minutes.
The Convenience of Preparing the Syrup in Advance
Unlike traditional mulled wine, which has to be made and consumed immediately, this syrup offers a hassle-free alternative. Whether you want a cosy cup for yourself or want to serve a group of friends, mulled wine syrup lets you make just the right amount – one glass at a time.
How to Make Mulled Wine Syrup
The good news it the syrup requires the same ingredients as a standard batch of mulled wine, except the spices, fruit, sugar, and wine are brought to a boil and reduced into a syrup-like consistency.
During the reduction process, the flavors of the syrup become highly concentrated, similar to a cordial. This concentrated syrup is the secret to creating instant mulled wine. Just combine 50ml of mulled wine syrup with 200ml of red wine, gently heat, and your festive drink is ready to serve in minutes.
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Recipe: Mulled Wine Syrup
Mulled Wine Syrup
Ingredients
- 200g light muscavado sugar
- 375ml red wine
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 star anise
- 6 cardamom pods
- 8 whole cloves
- ½ vanilla pod split lengthwise and scraped or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bourbon essence
- 1 medium orange cut into slices
Instructions
- Place cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and cloves in a large saucepan or cast iron pot. Dry roast spices over medium heat for 1 – 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly and then add wine, sugar, orange slices and vanilla.
- Return to the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a medium boil, letting the spiced wine bubble away until it turns into a thick syrup.
- Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes so the flavours can develop.
- Strain the mulled wine syrup and transfer it to a sterilized air-tight bottle. Will keep in the fridge for up to one month.
