Mulled wine is a winter staple, often sipped at Christmas markets or enjoyed by the pub fireplace.
Experts have shared a "fun at-home recipe" to make the perfect mulled wine in just four steps.
For those looking to buy their mulled wine premade, M&S has delighted fans with two mulled wines described as the "hottest festive tipple".
Discount supermarket chain Aldi also launched alcohol-free mulled wine for shoppers wanting to ditch the booze.
Make mulled wine at home in four steps
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Mulled wine recipe
Ingredients
75cl bottle Of Jam Shed Shiraz
2 oranges
1 thumb of ginger
4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
50g light brown sugar
Method
- Pour wine into a saucepan. Pare zest from the orange and thinly slice the ginger. Stir orange zest, ginger, spices and sugar into the wine.
- Cook over a moderate heat until simmering, about 10 minutes; add more sugar to taste as needed.
- Remove from the heat, cover and leave to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Reheat gently before ladling into mugs.
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| GB NEWSHosting this year? If mulled wine isn't for everyone, wine experts have shared pairings for your festive meals.
They recommended matching a white - such as the "affordable yet sophisticated" Remastered Fiano - with your Christmas turkey.
A Christmas charcuterie board goes well with red wine, such as Shiraz. The experts suggested the Barossa Ink Shiraz, describing it as a "bold, generous wine with rich berry notes and hints of mocha... with a colour so deep, it's almost ink".
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