Mulled Wine Syrup

A convenient way to enjoy the festive drinking season with instant access to a warming cup of spiced wine

Mulled wine syrup, a concentrated version of the original recipe, can be stored in the fridge and used to create a single glass, two glasses, or even 6 in less than 5 minutes.

A great alternative to making a whole batch of mulled wine at once which needs to be drunk immediately, the syrup makes it easier to pour yourself or serve a crowd of friends a single 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.

The flavours become concentrated, almost like a cordial. Simply combine 50ml of mulled wine syrup to 200ml of red wine, gently heat and it’s instantly ready to serve. Make a large batch and store it in the fridge for up to a month, long enough to get you through the festive season.

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Mulled Wine Syrup

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Mulled wine syrup, a concentrated version of the original recipe, is a convenient way to produce a glass of warm mulled wine in an instant

• Author: By Justina Sullivan
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 10 Minutes
• Total Time: 15 Minutes
• Category: Mulled Wine
• Method: Stove Top Cooking
• Cuisine: Festive Drinks

Ingredients

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• 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly and then add wine, sugar, orange slices and vanilla.
3. 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.
4. Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes so the flavours can develop.
5. Strain the mulled wine syrup and transfer it to a sterilized air-tight bottle. Will keep in the fridge for up to one month.

 

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