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Aunt Dort’s Mulled Wine

Serves 6

Mulled wine has been enjoyed for thousands of years, and it is a Holiday tradition in many families. This recipe adds sweetness and spice to red wine.

Aunt Dort’s Mulled Wine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brewed lemon flavored herbal tea
  • 1 lemon peel, cut into thin strips
  • 1 orange peel, cut into thin strips
  • 20 cloves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 48 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 1 bottle (750mL) cabernet sauvignon
  • 3/4 cup orange vodka
  • Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Substitute 2 cups Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Bring lemon tea, lemon peel, orange peel, cloves, 4 cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg and ground cardamom to a boil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in Equal, wine and vodka. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Strain and serve warm in heated mugs, garnishing each with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 206
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 2 mg

Exchanges

  • Alcohol - 1-1/2
  • Carbohydrate - 1/2