European mulled wines
On bonfire night, after the fireworks, everyone comes over for mulled wine and mince pies.
Lucian Wischik
Gluwein
6 inch cinnamon     Simmer 15 minutes, strain
3 blades mace  
4 cloves  
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg  
1 sprig mint  
2 tablespoons sugar  
1/2 lemon juice and rind
1 bottle red wine  
1/2 cup port     Add, heat thoroughly without boiling
French mulled wine
6 inch cinnamon   Heat gently, infuse 1 hour. Strain and reheat but do not boil.
3 blades mace  
4 cloves  
1 teaspoon nutmeg  
60g sugar  
570ml red wine  
1 orange juice and rind
Strong English mulled wine
6 inch cinnamon   Heat gently, infuse 1 hour. Strain and reheat but do not boil.
3 blades mace  
4 cloves  
1 teaspoon nutmeg  
60g sugar  
570ml red wine  
140ml Curacao  
140ml brandy  
140ml water  
1 orange juice and rind
One year we left them for too long and they nearly boiled dry - but they were thick and sweet and very good.