A girl's weekend trip to the wineries in Leelenau Peninsula in Michigan brought us to Black Star Farms Winery where we sampled various wines from reds, whites and roses. However, one taste testing stood out from the rest...warm wine!I have never tried warm wine, although I have heard of it, I thought it would be a great time to try some. Feeling unsure of what to expect, my first sip turned into another sip and another. It was delicious!
This tastefully good wine is called mulled wine. A warm concoction of sugar, spices and citrus fruits it soon became a must have drink on cold, winter months. Not only does this drink taste great, but it is easy to make. The winery provided the following easy recipe:
- 1 bottle Black Star Farms Cherry Wine (or any cherry wine of your choice)
- 12 oz. water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- A couple of sprinkles of ground nutmeg
Combine all the ingredients into a sauce pan and give it a good stir. Heat gently, but do not boil and do not stir again. Skim off the spices on top, serve and enjoy!
When serving this wine, chose a cup with a handle for easy handling. Garnish the drink with an orange peel or cinnamon stick. Perfect for an after dinner drink with dessert or just by yourself. Mulled wine is sure to warm you up on a cold, winter evening. Sit back, sip and enjoy!
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