Mulled Wine Cordial

Name: Mulled Wine Cordial
Ingredients: 1 large orange; 1 medium lemon; 4 cups dry red wine; 1 cup sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 1 vanilla bean; 1 cup brandy; Ice cubes, optional

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 large orange
1 medium lemon
4 cups dry red wine
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 vanilla bean
1 cup brandy
Ice cubes, optional

Directions

1

Using a vegetable peeler, remove colored layer of peel from orange and lemon in strips, leaving the white pith. Cut fruit crosswise in half; squeeze juice into a large saucepan.
2

Add wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and citrus peels to pan. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into wine mixture. Cook over medium-low heat 1 hour to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. Let stand, covered, 24 hours.
3

Strain wine, discarding solids. Stir in brandy. Pour into glass bottles; seal tightly. Refrigerate at least 1 week. If desired, serve over ice.