Hot Drinks and Mulled Wine

Fall picnics, winter picnics or frosty nights at home, hot drinks are just the ticket to warm your soul from the inside out!

These soul-warming drinks are all infused with the aromatic mulling spice blend recipe shown. You can easily tailor the spices to your own taste. Simply bring to a low boil in a large pot and then allow to simmer on low heat. Crock pots also work great for this purpose.

If you still can't find the recipe you're looking for, I highly recommend the book Hot Drinks by Mary Lou Heiss. It has a wonderful recipe selection of specialty coffees, teas, cocktails and punches.

Mulling Spice Blend

Helpful Hint:
Place the mulling spices into a small bag made of double-layered cheesecloth or into a "tea infuser ball" made for loose tea. By doing this you will not usually need to strain your drink before serving.

Mulled Wine

Did you know that mulled wine dates back to medieval times? At that time it was thought to be very healthy - wine probably was far more sanitary than water in those days!

Simmer all ingredients gently (do not boil). You may wish to strain before serving. Sprinkle a little nutmeg into each glass as you serve it.

Glogg

Glogg is a traditional Scandinavian mulled wine with raisins and almonds. This recipe has the delicious combination of red wine, brandy and beer.

Combine all ingredients into a large pot. Cover and simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour. Try not to let it boil, as it will evaporate, and that is a waste!

Cranberry Warmer

This versatile hot drink recipe may be made as is (non-alchoholic), or you may add approx. 2 cups (500 ml) of dry red wine.

Combine all ingredients into a saucepan (or your slow cooker). Simmer on medium-low heat for at least 30-60 minutes.

Spiced Cider

This mulled hot drink recipe uses apple cider and is a favourite of many children. Apple cider is typically an unfiltered, non-alcoholic beverage produced from apples. It is cloudier and more tangy than conventional filtered apple juice. If you cannot find any, apple juice may be used in its place.

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for approx. 25 minutes.

Mulled Cranberry Tea

Place star anise together with the mulling spice blend into a double-layered cheesecloth bag. Place in a large saucepan along with lemon/orange slices and cranberry cocktail. Heat over a medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes. Stir in the hot tea.

The cranberry cocktail makes this drink fairly sweet, however if you wish, honey may be added.

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