There’s nothing like a piping hot glass of mulled wine to beat the cold on a bitter December evening. This drink offers you the satisfaction, will keep you warm on cold days and offers a sequence of health benefits (of course, if consumed in reasonable quantities).
Boiled wine has been used for years as a successful home remedy against colds and fever.
If your nose is running and you feel like a cold is about to begin – drink a glass of boiled wine and prevent the disease!
Here is how to prepare the wine:
– 1l of red wine
– 150g brown sugar
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 8 cloves
– 1 tablespoon grated orange peel or lemon
Procedure:
– Put the wine, cinnamon and cloves to boil. When it boils, add the sugar, orange peel and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
– Serve warm.
Tip: If wine is acidic, increase the amount of sugar.
This is literally the recipe for surviving the winter, dealing with homesickness or getting over a bad day, but make sure you consume it in reasonable quantities!
