This is a recipe for a spiced wine.[1]
Total Time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
1 star anise
1 bay leaf
1 pinch rosemary
1 pinch peppercorn
1 pinch thyme
1 pinch red pepper
1 pinch fennel seeds
1 pinch cloves
1 pinch nutmeg
1 bottle Italian red wine
1 orange
1 lemon
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick cinnamon
4 figs (optional)
100 ml limoncello (optional)
50 ml sweet vermouth (optional)
50 ml Bourbon, brandy, or Cognac (optional)
Pour wine into stock pot and turn heat to medium-high.
Crush all âcrushed ingredientsâ using the mortar and pestle. Set aside.
Peel and juice orange and lemon. Remove and discard the white pith from the peels, then add the peels and juice to the wine.
When the wine is simmering, immediately reduce to low heat. Add the crushed and all remaining ingredients.
Cook on low for at least 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. Make sure to keep on low so the wine stays warm and continues to infuse, but doesnât bubble / heat off the alcohol.
15 minutes