Mulled wine
MY FAVOURITE RECIPE FOR MULLED WINE (traditional Irish)
Christmas is a time of comfort and tradition, but many festivities we now know and love actually originate from our pagan past.
‘When the North wind does blow, and we shall have snow…’
Well the robin may have hidden his head under his wings, poor thing, but the pagan clan chieftains preferred to drink their favourite beverage.
Ingredients for one Irishman, four Americans or two Americans with Irish roots
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1 magnum of good quality red wine; 1 ½ tsp. freshly ground nutmeg; ½ tsp. ground ginger; ½ tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. whole allspice; 1 tsp. whole cloves; and 1 cinnamon stick.
Simmer gently in a large saucepan for one hour, being careful not to boil. Strain through a cheesecloth. Serve warm. Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
Sláinte!
Christmas is a time of comfort and tradition, but many festivities we now know and love actually originate from our pagan past.
‘When the North wind does blow, and we shall have snow…’
Well the robin may have hidden his head under his wings, poor thing, but the pagan clan chieftains preferred to drink their favourite beverage.
Ingredients for one Irishman, four Americans or two Americans with Irish roots
AdobeStock 468414819 PreviewIngredients:
1 magnum of good quality red wine; 1 ½ tsp. freshly ground nutmeg; ½ tsp. ground ginger; ½ tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. whole allspice; 1 tsp. whole cloves; and 1 cinnamon stick.
Simmer gently in a large saucepan for one hour, being careful not to boil. Strain through a cheesecloth. Serve warm. Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
Sláinte!
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