Yuletide Punch Recipe, Candy Cane Martini, Mulled Wine Red & White

YULETIDE PUNCH RECIPE

 

CANDY CANE MARTINI RECIPE

 

MULLED WINE RED

Ingredients

  • 1 (750-ml.) bottle red wine
  • 1 orange, sliced into rounds, plus more for garnish
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
  • 3 star anise
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1/2 c. brandy

 

Directions

Step 1  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer not a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently over low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 2  Serve warm and garnish with more citrus slices and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition (per serving): 172 calories, .5 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, .5 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 0 g fat, 3 mg sodium

 

MULLED WINE WHITE

This warming drink has the flavorful depth of the classic red version but is lighter in body. Choose a white that’s not too acidic, such as a Viognier or an oaked Chardonnay (wines that are more astringent can develop a harsh edge when heated).

Prep: 10 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 6

Directions

  • Peel orange in strips using a vegetable peeler, being careful not to remove any pith (the white part). Push cloves into peel.

  • Combine clove-studded orange peel, the star anise, ginger, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add wine. Let stand for 20 minutes to mull.

  • Just before serving, gently reheat mulled wine over medium heat until just beginning to simmer. Serve warm.

Cook’s Notes

Mulled wine can be refrigerated overnight. (Strain at the end of step 2 to prevent the aromatics from overpowering the wine.) Reheat before serving.

Martha Stewart Living, January 2012