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.
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