Mulled Wine

This wine is as near as most of us get to drinking the traditional 'wassail' at Christmas. For centuries it was customary to have the wassail bowl steaming on the table throughout Christmas to welcome visitors.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Put the lemon and orange peel, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar in a saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Add the wine and bring back to just below boiling point. Add the brandy at this point. Strain into a hot jug or bowl and serve in warmed glasses.

Cooking Times and Serving Sizes

Serves: 6 to 8 People
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Plus Cooling Time
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy