{"id":5536,"date":"2020-02-13T11:52:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T11:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestigehampers.co.uk\/?p=5536"},"modified":"2020-02-13T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T11:52:03","slug":"essential-tips-for-making-mulled-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/hamper-diaries\/essential-tips-for-making-mulled-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential tips for making mulled wine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you enjoy mulled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/wine-hampers\">wine <\/a>but you struggle to get it just right, not to worry. Here are some essential mulled wine making tips to keep in mind. With these tips, you can be sure that your guests will love every cup and soon they will be asking how you managed such perfection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing your wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people wonder what type of wine is\nbest for making mulled wine and the good news is that there are a\nnumber of excellent options. While you can use white wine, reds with\na fruity flavour are preferred. Look for unoaked and younger bottles\nfor best results. Italian and Southern French reds are some of the\ntop choices. A quality Merlot, Shiraz or Pinot Noir are all brilliant\nchoices. Remember, when choosing a quality bottle, you don&#8217;t need to\nuse the very best but you also should not use the cheapest and worst\nquality wine. Mid-range quality is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flavours \n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you need to sweeten and spice\nthings up with sugar, honey and various spices. These spices include\ncinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Star anise and ginger are also popular.\nIt&#8217;s great to experiment with different flavours and combinations\nuntil you find the one you love the most. You can add the spices\ndirectly or you can place them in some muslin cloth. If you add them\ndirectly, it does make it easier for the aromas to really penetrate\nthe wine. However, you will need to take care and strain the wine\nthrough a fine sieve before serving. Another great addition, for\nthose who enjoy a citrus twist, comes in the form of orange or\nsimilar peels. To create a delicious and thick mulling syrup, it\nshould not need to simmer for more than 20 minutes. Once thick, you\ncan remove the spices or strain the mixture so that it is ready to\nuse when you make your mulled wine. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uses for leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any leftover mulled wine,\nyou can always use it to steep some cranberries or pears before\nserving over ice cream. Another option is that you can use it the\nnext time you serve red cabbage. You don&#8217;t have to consume all of\nyour mulled wine right away and you can make smaller batches if you\nwould like to enjoy some wine but you are not expecting any guests. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it! A few essential tips\nto keep in mind when brewing and serving mulled wine. Remember that\ncertain spices are particularly potent and you do not need a large\nquantity to achieve the desired effect. \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you enjoy mulled wine but you struggle to get it just right, not to worry. 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