One of the most festive ways to keep warm on cool December evenings is a fiery spiced Mulled Wine. It’s a delicious combination of warmed wine, mulling spices and spirits. We’re choosing to include two spirits: Bittermens Akvavit, as it is an important part of Nordic drinking culture during the holidays and Maidenii Sweet Vermouth for its sweet and smooth flavor. Below, you will find a recipe to make a large batch of mulling spices and the measurements to serve a large group of people for any holiday bash.
Mulling spice
- 2 cups of halved cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups of whole cloves
- 2 cups of allspice berries
- 1 1/2 cups of dried orange zest
- 1/2 cup of cardamom
- 1/2 cup of star anise
- 1/2 cup of peppercorns
Scandinave Celebration
- 1 bottle of red table wine
- 4 tbs of mulling spices in cheese cloth
- 3 oz Solståndet Maltät Akvavit
- 6 oz Maidenii Sweet Vermouth
- 12 dashes of Bittermens New England Cranberry bitters
- 3 heaping tbs brown sugar
- 10 oz orange juice
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker for 3o mins on high, remove mulling spices and keep on low simmer
Serve warm in cups and garnish with cinnamon stick