12 Cocktails of Christmas #4

Sussex Mulled Wine

Ingredients 

• ¾ glass of Syrah red wine
• 5ml Hennessey cognac
• 10ml Spice Syrup
• Long strip of orange and lemon zest
• Drop of honey
• 35ml Stameens fresh pressed apple juice

 

Method

• Gently warm all ingredients, careful not to boil. Serve with clove studded orange slice.

 

Homemade Spice Syrup Recipe

This is made by bringing 50/50 caster sugar and water to a gentle boil with 10 cloves and a cinnamon stick, 1 star anise and a pinch of grated nutmeg per 1 pint. Stir until clear and reduce by 1/4 and then cool.

This syrup is very versatile and a great way to infuse a quick dash of Christmas-y flavour. It can also be used for baking and glazes as well as drinks.

Posted by: Dave Coffey on: December 16, 2015