Mulled Wine
Vin Chaud, Glögg
Ingredientes
Instrucciones
Simmer 3 cups water with, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and lemon peel in a stainless steel pot for 10 minutes. Add wine heat to a "coffee temperature" (DO NOT BOIL) then add the brandy.
El Vino Caliente es una bebida festiva cálida tradicional elaborada calentando vino tinto con especias como canela, clavo, nuez moscada y cáscara de naranja. Esta bebida se encuentra en toda Europa bajo varios nombres en los mercados navideños, como Glühwein en alemán o vin chaud en francés. Las especias cálidas infusionadas en el vino crean un perfil complejo y aromático que se ha convertido en sinónimo de bebidas calientes de invierno.
History & Origins
Mulled wine has ancient roots dating back to the Romans, who heated wine with spices both for preservation and pleasure as they spread across cold northern Europe. By the medieval period it was widely consumed across the continent under various names, with Glögg becoming a Scandinavian Christmas tradition by the 18th century. The modern recipe has remained largely consistent for centuries, varying mainly in the choice of wine and the balance of spices.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: A warm and deeply inviting bouquet of cinnamon, cloves, and red wine with lemon zest and brandy warmth. Palate: Full-bodied with rich red fruit from the wine, warming spice from the cinnamon and cloves, bright citrus from the lemon peel, and a sweet brandy depth; the sugar rounds out the tannins. Finish: Long, warm, and spiced with a lingering cinnamon and clove echo.
Pro Tip
Heat the wine mixture gently to just below a simmer and never allow it to boil, as boiling will drive off the alcohol and diminish the wine's fruit character.
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