The first documented consumption of mulled wine dates as far back as ancient Egypt, when spiced wine was used for medicinal purposes and considered to be an elixir of the afterlife. Typically made with red wine, this robust drink is now a favorite during the holiday season and into the colder months.
Considering our mild temperatures, I’ve brightened up this classic concoction by switching out the red wine for a lighter white wine. Notes of citrus, ginger, and vanilla also serve to warm and uplift. Finally, the crimson pomegranate seeds add a burst of familiar holiday flavor to this delightful sipper.
MULLED MYSTIC
Ingredients (makes about 1 quart)
3 whole cloves Zest from 1 small lemon 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled ½ vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and seeds…
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Naples Illustrated (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2022