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Mulled Red Wine
A warm, spiced mulled wine perfect for Christmas gatherings. Sweetened with unrefined sugar and brightened with citrus zest, it’s infused with cloves, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, nutmeg and vanilla for a festive flavour that doesn’t over‑boil the alcohol.
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Critical Success Points
- • Do not let the wine boil vigorously – it will evaporate the alcohol and turn bitter.
- • Add the fresh clementine juice at the end to preserve its bright citrus notes.
Safety Warnings
- • The mixture will be very hot – handle the saucepan with oven mitts.
- • Alcohol vapour can be flammable; keep away from open flames.
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