QUENTãO - BRAZILIAN MULLED WINE

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Quentão (Portugese for "big heat") is a traditional drink for the Brazilian Festa Junina, a Catholic celebration of Saints John the Baptist, Peter and Anthony. It will definitely help keep your toes warm this winter. From Houston's Fogo de Chao as published in our local paper.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces lemongrass
1 fresh pear, sliced
1 fresh peach, sliced
1 fresh apple, sliced
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 pint water
1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Merlot, Cabernet, or Burgundy will all work)
1 1/2 ounces Cointreau liqueur
3 ounces cachaca (rum may be substituted if you can't find the cachaca)

Steps:

  • Combine all the fruit and condiments in a saucepan.
  • Add water and heat to a boil; boil two minutes.
  • Add the wine and boil for another two minutes.
  • Reduce heat to warm and add the Cointreau and the cachaça (or rum).
  • Serve hot.

Noman Jahangir
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I made this for a holiday party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect drink to warm up on a cold winter night.


Kayleigh Black
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This is the best mulled wine recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Asanda Kwezi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or to enjoy on a cold night.


Hidayat Hidayat
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This was my first time making mulled wine and it was a success! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Sierra Krug
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The spices were perfectly balanced and the wine was so smooth and flavorful.


Robert Moses
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Borsa Khatun
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I'm not usually a fan of mulled wine, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again!


Lindokuhle Mncwango
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the spices were perfect.


Jackie Dastnai
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I've tried many mulled wine recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of spices and the wine is so smooth and flavorful.


RAJU ahamad
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are always amazing. I love the way the spices complement the wine.


Micah Elliot Perkins
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I made this for a holiday party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect drink to warm up on a cold winter night.


Jabu Makubu
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This is the best mulled wine recipe I've ever tried. The spices are perfectly balanced and the wine is so smooth and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


vashu Bohora
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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.


Steven Ishee
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or to enjoy on a cold night.


odd_4
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. My friends and family love it!


Antony Ochola
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this turned out. I'm not usually a fan of mulled wine, but this recipe was delicious. The spices were perfectly balanced and the wine was smooth and flavorful.


Louis Collette
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Great recipe! The wine was flavorful and the spices gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Ravendoesgaming 009
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This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. I loved the combination of spices and the sweetness of the wine. It was a hit at my holiday party!


Grace Dornu
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Absolutely delicious! The flavors of the wine, spices, and fruit melded together perfectly creating a warm and inviting beverage. It was the perfect drink to enjoy on a cold winter night!