FINNISH MULLED WINE

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I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store tightly bottled in the fridge for up to two weeks. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup vodka
2/3 cup port wine
15 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 orange zest strips (1 to 3 inches)
1 orange slice
1 lemon zest strip (1 to 3 inches)
1 lemon slice
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 2 inches), peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cardamom pods
3 cups dry red wine
1 cup packed brown sugar
Blanched almonds and raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in red wine and brown sugar. Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Strain., Serve warm over blanched almond and raisins, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Travis Noffke
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This mulled wine is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's ready to serve when I need it. It's the perfect drink for a cold winter night.


Salvador Martinez
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I made this mulled wine for a party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect drink for a cold winter night.


Mercyola Alayomini
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This mulled wine is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the wine is so smooth and flavorful.


Catherine Irving
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I've made this mulled wine several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for a cold winter night.


Juan Guevara
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This mulled wine is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's ready to serve when I need it.


Iyed Gaim
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I made this mulled wine for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Chigbata Michael
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This mulled wine is a delicious and festive way to warm up on a cold winter night. I love the combination of spices and the wine is so smooth and flavorful.


fatma Jitah
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I love mulled wine and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The addition of cardamom and ginger really makes it special.


Mr Sindhi
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This was my first time making mulled wine and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaheer Tariq
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I've made this mulled wine several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spices are perfectly balanced and the wine is so smooth and flavorful.


mary Rodriguez
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This mulled wine was a hit at our holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor. I especially liked that it wasn't too sweet.