Cozy Spice White Wine Delight

This Cozy Spice White Wine Delight is the perfect warm and comforting drink for cold weather. With a blend of aromatic spices, white wine, and rum-soaked raisins, it brings all the cozy feelings to your palate. This mulled white wine is a delightful choice for autumn or winter gatherings, offering a soothing and flavorful experience with every sip.

Cozy Spice White Wine Delight

A delightful mulled white wine with warming spices and rum-soaked raisins, perfect for cozying up in autumn or winter.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Zest/peel of 1/4 orange
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp raisins soaked in rum
  • 1/2 oz rum
  • 6 oz dry or semi-sweet white wine
  • 1 cup apple cider

Instructions

  1. Combine the spices, sugar, orange peel, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Let the mixture simmer covered for about 1.5 hours, adding more water if needed.
  3. Strain the extract and store it in the fridge if not using immediately.
  4. Heat the apple cider in a pot, then turn off the stove and add the wine, extract, and soaked raisins with any remaining rum.
  5. Heat the mixture until just hot - avoid boiling off the alcohol.
  6. Add slivered almonds to the bottom of a mug and ladle the wine and raisins. Enjoy!