Festive Spiced Wine using a Fagor
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Hot wine, or 'Glühwein' as the Germans affectionately call it, is the cozy hug in a mug that warms your spirits during chilly winter nights. Originating from a tradition of spicing up wine to keep the cold at bay, this delightful concoction is a festive favorite at Christmas markets across Europe. With a symphony of flavors from star anise, orange zest, and a sprinkle of spices, every sip transports you to a twinkling holiday scene. Fun fact: the Romans were the first to heat wine, believing it could ward off illness—so really, a glass of hot wine is practically medicinal! Serve it steaming hot, and let the aromatic spices dance in your glass as you toast to good times and warm memories.
Ingredients
- 10 g Orange zest
- 200 g Orange
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 3 Star anise
- 5 Cloves
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 750 g Red wine
Steps
Orange Preparation
- Zest the oranges with a knife, being careful to avoid the pith.
- Peel the oranges and separate into segments.
Spiced Wine
- Add 10 g of orange zest, 200 g of orange, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, 5 cloves, 50 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 750 g of red wine in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 80°C / Speed 2.
- Serve warm, strain into glasses if desired.
- Serve Hot.
