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Victorian Hot Spiced Wine

This centuries old Christmas classic has remained a favorite throughout the world with a number of variations. This version comes from Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint red wine
  • sugar
  • cinnamon sticks
  • whole cloves
  • nutmeg
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Pour wine into pot and add water.
  • Add sugar and spices to suit. Amount of sugar will depend on personal taste and wine (see notes below).
  • Simmer ingredients until wine is hot and infused. Don't boil.

Notes

  • If I know I am going to make mulled wine in advance then I will buy the inexpensive, sweet red wine variety at the store which requires less sugar.
  • If I have an orange I will slice it up and add it in (German way).
  • The spices are a suggestions. Add other spices you wish.
  • Double or triple as desired.
  • 1 regular bottle of wine is approximately 3 generous cups measured.