Mulling over wine around the water cooler
Literally talking around the water cooler this morning, the Carpe Diem team discussed the weather. Yes the weather. It’s only June so we shivered at the thought of the peak of winter. As we pondered pessimistically about the cold, our Danish resident here at Carpe Diem, reminded us all that winter has its perks as long as you know how to do winter like the Europeans. One such perk is mulled wine.
Mulled wine is a European staple during Christmas time, because it warms the chilly European December. But seeing as the seasons are back to front down under, it seems like the perfect time for us to give the concoction a go.
According to our Danish resident, there are different kinds of mulled wine throughout Europe but in Denmark it is known as Gløgg. It is usually made by heating red wine and port or other spirits, and infusing it with different flavours like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, star anise, fruit peels and nuts. Some also add sugar, honey or syrup.
Sound like your cup of tea? Or cup of wine rather? Why not look up some mulled wine recipes like us and shoo away your winter woes.
For a simple recipe try http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/2386/mulled+red+wine.
Let us know if it tastes just as good as it sounds!
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