Ingredients for Alpine Hot Spiced Wine
- Full Bodied Red Wine
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons Cardamom seeds
- 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
- Orange
- Lemon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
How to Make Alpine Hot Spiced Wine
- In a medium saucepan, combine 750ml (1 bottle) of full-bodied red wine, 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 tablespoons of cardamom seeds, 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns, 1 sliced orange, and 1 sliced lemon.
- Add ½ cup of granulated sugar to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, making sure not to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the wine through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs.
- Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and orange slice (optional).
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
109g
Fat
1g
Carbs
17g
